Job Description
Purpose of job You will provide additional fee earning support for a rapidly growing sector with a focus on technical excellence and business development. The role will suit a candidate with a significant following and marketplace presence to be able to actively and effectively grow the practice, although this is not essential. Accountabilities Acting for high net worth individuals Acting for a range of clients from individuals to corporate entities on a diverse range of residential property matters Acting on the purchase, sale and financing of routine and complex freehold/leasehold and high value properties Working alongside and developing relationships with local agents including high end property finders and estate agents Acting on main stream residential conveyancing to support the wider practice Providing technical support to the local team members including overseeing and training of junior team members as the need arises Being actively involved with developing and implementing the Norwich team business development plan Instil the Birketts’ culture and brand signatures and values throughout the team Working with the Norwich Team Leader to explore new work types and opportunities for diversification The candidate Solicitor with at least six years' PQE gained at a strong regional or City firm Experience of all aspects of work as outlined in this profile is required A proven ability to meet the demands of high value conveyancing including enhanced accessibility An ability to actively market within this specialist sector and to focus on growing new relationships To be competent in using Microsoft Word, Excel, time recording software, case management, Outlook and digital dictation Equal opportunities We are 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 30 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays 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 / Salary sacrifice (Pensions, Staff Profit Share) Life Assurance - 4 x salary / Permanent Health Insurance Paid ESG day (Environmental, Social and Governance) Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave Subsidised gym membership Electric car scheme Eye Care Voucher Agile Working Policy Dress for your Day Policy Birketts is a flexible business which has embraced a hybrid working model where our colleagues enjoy a mix of home and office working. We welcome applications from people looking for flexible, agile and part time roles and we are happy to explore your preferred working patterns as part of your application.