Job Description. Legal Adviser. Commercial Property

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1 Job Description Legal Adviser Commercial Property

2 Location: York Department: Commercial Property Reports to: Head of Department/Directors Hours of Work: Full time Competency Band: Band 3 JOB DESCRIPTION Role Summary Legal Adviser is responsible for providing advice and assistance to the firm s clients in accordance with the plans and targets of the Commercial Property department and the firm. They contribute to the growth and development of the department and supervise and mentor other members of staff when required. Key Responsibilities General Operational Financial To assist the Directors in implementing the firm s vision and strategy for the firm as a whole. Ensuring that the management of files and working practices within Commercial Property are in accordance with the Firm s published Policies, Plans and Procedures and in line with individual Departmental Guidelines. To provide a caring, quality service to the firm s clients in accordance with the plans and targets of the firm. To conduct own cases and assist other fee-earners and partners in providing advice and representation to the firm s clients. Ensure services are provided in a timely fashion and the client is informed regularly on progress and costs. Carry out duties in a professional manner, comply with relevant professional standards and any requirement set by relevant regulators including the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). Develop and maintain the competencies necessary to provide a proper standard of service to clients and maintain a record of professional development. To promote the office and firm as a whole. To act with confident/positive judgement, integrity and honesty at all times in the client s best interests. To seek awareness of applicable law, solutions and remedies funding and compliances. Comply with internal procedures and systems of the firm including file and case management, file audits, client due diligence and time recording. Achieve targets for billing and time recording. Take overall responsibility for credit control on own matters. To maximise profitability for the firm. To minimise waste and unnecessary expense to the firm.

3 People To work efficiently and effectively with the firm s Legal Advisers and staff. Build strong working relationships with external stakeholders. To assist in managing staff and performance. To engage with the local community, referrers and contacts and promote the firm at every available opportunity. To participate in departmental meetings. Share information and best practice with colleagues. Adhere to and promote the firm s equality and diversity policy. PERSON SPECIFICATION / Desirable Qualifications Strong academics, including undergraduate degree level qualification. Qualification as Solicitor. Experience Experience in working with professional partnerships and LLPs. Fee earning experience. Additional Skills Required: Managerial, leadership and supervision skills Good organisational skills Good numerical ability Good communication skills, both written and oral Ability to multi-task Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines Ability to develop good relationships and work effectively Ability to use IT including desktop and case management systems Legal skills Numerical and financial skills Organisational skills

4 Leading and deciding Makes effective decisions even under difficult circumstances Takes responsibility Shows initiative Provides others with clear direction Establishes standards of behaviour for others Motivates and empowers individuals Supporting and co-operating Demonstrates interest in others Works effectively in teams and builds team spirit Upholds ethics and values Acts with integrity Promotes equal opportunities Interacting and presenting Establishes effective relationships with colleagues, clients and external advisers and stakeholders Networks effectively inside and outside the organisation Makes a strong impression on others, gaining agreement and commitment through persuasion and negotiation Speaks fluently, expresses arguments clearly and convincingly and makes presentations with confidence Analysing and interpreting Writes clearly and succinctly in an interesting and convincing manner Structures information in a logical manner to facilitate understanding by intended audience Applies specialist expertise Develops job knowledge and expertise and shares knowledge with others Analyses matters of a verbal and numerical nature, and other sources of information, breaks information down into components, probes for further information, generates workable solutions to problems Creating and conceptualising Learns new tasks quickly Remembers information and gathers data for effective decision making Organising and executing Sets clear objectives Manages time effectively Sets high standards for quality and quantity

5 Adheres to schedules and demonstrates commitment to the firm Adapting and coping Adapts to changing circumstances Embraces change, open to new ideas Works productively in a stressful environment Controls emotions in difficult situations Handles criticism effectively Enterprising and performing Accepts and tackles demanding goals Works longer hours where necessary Identifies opportunities for progressing to more demanding goals Keeps up to date with competitor information and market trends Identifies business opportunities Demonstrates financial awareness

6 Competencies and Behaviours (Band 3) Please refer to the competency framework for further information. Client Centred We will look after our client s interests as if they are our own. We will deliver levels of service and build relationships that are second to none. Team Focus We will place the firm s interest ahead of the agenda of any individual. We will act as one firm recognising the different important contributions we each make. Straight Forward We will be clear, direct, open and honest in all our dealings and we will act with utmost integrity. Mutual Respect We will take care of each other and we will treat everyone with respect, patience, fairness and courtesy. Accountability - We will take responsibility for problems and strive to always find solutions to the issues faced by our clients and staff. Sharing - We will recognise the need to balance personal and business lives. We will help our clients by working together to build meaningful relationships that help us develop and deliver best outcomes. Continuous Improvement - We will embrace change and challenge the status quo, always seeking to find better ways of doing things. Driving Performance The ambition and resilience to achieve and exceed own and commercial performance measures.