Law Firm
Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom
Attorney in Ipswich, Suffolk
Attorney
Max 3 yrs required
No
Cycle to Work Scheme
Interest free season ticket loan
Employee Assistance Programme
Salary
Competitive
# Solicitor Vacancy at Law Firm
## Job Summary
Law Firm is looking for an ambitious, driven and forward thinking /Solicitor, with 0-3 years PQE, to join their growing Agriculture and Estates team on a full time permanent basis. Candidates with good quality experience of either Private Client or Property who have a desire to specialise in Agriculture and Estates would be highly suited.
## Job Details
**PQE:**
**Term:** Permanent
**Working Hours:** Full-time ( Mon to Fri)
**Department:** Agriculture & Estates
**Location:** Norwich
**Salary:** Competitive
## The Firm
Birketts is a full service, top 50 UK law firm, operating in Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, Norwich and the surrounding areas. With a rich heritage spanning over 150 years, they provide clear legal advice and value and insight to their clients. They strive to truly understand their clients’ needs and help realise their ambitions, and believe that through this approach and a combination of technical excellence and high quality service they can develop long-lasting partnerships and become their clients' solicitor of choice.
## The Department
The Agriculture and Estates team at Birketts is one of the largest specialist legal units in the UK operating in this niche area of the law. The team advises both UK and international clients on all aspects of UK legislation affecting rural real estate investment - including farm acquisitions and disposals, renewable energy projects, planning issues, natural capital, investment in equestrian and rural estate, rights of way and environmental liabilities. The team has been ranked 'Tier 1' in Legal 500 for 2023 and 'Band 1' Chambers 2023. The firm was awarded 'Private Client Regional Law Firm of the Year 2018 and 2017'.
## Purpose of Job
You will join a highly successful, leading Agriculture and Estates team who are seeing substantial growth, resulting in the need for extra resource to take forward ambitious plans for the future. Your work would include: drafting, negotiating and agreeing documentation for property sales and purchases, deeds of easement and other property-related documents; managing your own smaller transactions and liaising with other team members on larger transactions; attending meetings with clients and other law firms; attending business development events.
## The Candidate
We are seeking an ambitious, driven and forward thinking / Solicitor, with 0-3 years PQE, with a passion for rural matters and an interest in Agricultural law to come and join our growing team on a full time permanent basis. You will need to demonstrate strong attention to detail in order to produce work/ documentation which is consistently of a high standard. You will have a flexible approach to work to ensure client deadlines are always met and clients are communicated with on a consistent and regular basis and an interest in and aptitude for business development. Prior experience of Agricultural law is not essential, but candidates must be able to demonstrate a genuine interest in becoming a specialist within this area.
## Equal Opportunities
Birketts is committed to recruiting individuals on merits of suitability for each role, on the basis of qualifications and experience. All applications are treated fairly and equally regardless of sexual orientation, race, disability, religious beliefs and any other protected characteristic, ensuring that there are equal opportunities at all stages of the recruitment process.
## Benefits
Birketts offer a comprehensive rewards package for their employees, which includes: 25 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays rising with service/promotion; Long Service holiday award – 1 extra week every 10 years’ continuous service; Private Healthcare with BUPA (offered after probation is passed); Scottish Widows Pension Scheme (5% employer/5% Employee); Staff Profit Share/performance bonus; Life Assurance – 4 x salary/Permanent Health Insurance; Paid CSR day (Corporate Social Responsibilty); Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave; Subsidised gym membership; Electric car scheme; Eye Care Voucher; Agile Working Policy; Dress for your Day Policy; Cycle to Work Scheme; Interest free season ticket loan; Employee Assistance Programme.
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