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Associate (NQ–3 PQE) – Private Property
Location: Cheltenham
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Working pattern: Hybrid
We are delighted to be working with a highly regarded, market-leading law firm that are looking to appoint an Associate (NQ–3 PQE) to join their Private Property team in Cheltenham.
This is an excellent opportunity for a generalist property solicitor looking to develop their career within a sophisticated private client environment, working alongside experienced lawyers and advising a high-quality client base.
The firm has an established reputation for advising HNW and UHNW individuals and families, trustees, charities, private banks and investment companies on a wide range of property transactions, investments and related matters.
The Role
You will join a friendly and collegiate Private Property team, working on a varied caseload and providing advice to clients on a range of property matters.
The role would particularly suit someone with an interest in, or experience of, landed estates, agricultural property or rural matters, although this is not essential.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing clear, practical and commercially focused legal advice to clients.
- Managing a varied caseload with appropriate supervision and support.
- Drafting legal documentation accurately and effectively.
- Conducting legal research and applying findings in a commercially relevant way.
- Working closely with Partners and colleagues on client matters.
- Supporting business development and client relationship initiatives.
- Contributing to the team's knowledge-sharing and development.
- Maintaining high standards of client service and regulatory compliance.
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About You
The successful candidate will:
- Be a qualified solicitor in England and Wales, ideally between NQ and 3 PQE.
- Have experience as a generalist property lawyer.
- Have a genuine interest in developing their career within private property.
- Ideally have some exposure to landed estates, agricultural or rural property, although this is not essential.
- Be confident working both independently and collaboratively.
- Be organised and able to manage multiple matters effectively.
- Have excellent attention to detail and strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Be commercially minded and able to build trusted relationships with clients and colleagues.
- Demonstrate enthusiasm, flexibility and a willingness to take on responsibility.
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This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected firm with an impressive private client offering, where you will have the opportunity to work on sophisticated matters for a high-quality client base.
The firm places significant emphasis on the development of its junior lawyers, offering tailored training, mentoring and structured development programmes to help Associates build their technical and commercial skills and establish their long-term career path.
You will be joining a supportive and collaborative team where you can develop your expertise while gaining exposure to complex and interesting property matters.
The firm operates a flexible hybrid working model, with arrangements dependent on the requirements of the role and agreed with your manager.
Interested?
If you are an NQ–3 PQE property solicitor looking for a new opportunity within a leading private client environment, we would be very keen to hear from you. Please get in touch with Hannah Williams at TSR Legal for a confidential conversation about the role directly on 02920 388100 or submit your CV to Hannah@tsrlegal.co.uk.
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