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Real Estate Lawyer - Part time or Full Time

Employer
Womble Bond Dickinson
Location
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
28 Oct 2019

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Vacancy Type
Solicitors – Private Practice
Contract Type
Permanent, Part-time
Practice Area
Real Estate
Experience Level
0-2yrs PQE
Role Classification
Lawyer

Job Details

About Us

It's an exciting time for us here at Womble Bond Dickinson and we believe we have a great story to share.  In 2017 we opened our Edinburgh office in a year that also saw us combine with Womble Carlyle to become Womble Bond Dickinson – a transatlantic law firm with over 400 partners and 1000 lawyers based across 27 key locations in the UK and US.    This has given us a solid platform for growth, and whilst the US links are creating great opportunities for our clients, and our business, we've by no means forgotten our roots.  Our regional heritage remains central to our business strategy and UK growth has been a feature across many of our regions in the last 12 months.  Edinburgh, in particular, has seen a number of high profile hires and we're keen to continue this trend with continuing investment within our Real Estate practice. 

The Real Estate team at Womble Bond Dickinson has a deserved reputation for providing high quality legal advice, acting as trusted advisors to many of the key players across the sector.  We've more than two hundred lawyers across our nationally respected teams, with a number listed as leaders in their field.  Technical excellence is no longer enough, so we've worked hard to ensure that we combine that with a genuine understanding of our clients and their businesses which allows us to add real commercial value.  Our lawyers work across specialist teams, drawing on their strengths to deliver commercial solutions for our clients.

What kind of work will I be doing?

Our client base in Scotland is broad, covering a number of our key sectors  including real estate, energy, and retail.  This new Real Estate Lawyer opportunity is focussed on supporting commercial property transactions and work across the Energy and Renewables sectors.  We've a number of national clients who have indicated that they could instruct us on further Scottish work with a stronger Edinburgh presence in real estate. It is in specific response to that client feedback that we are investing further in Scotland.

You'll be working closely with the wider Real Estate team with transactions that are often high value and offer excellent opportunities to be involved with some of the best quality work in the regions.  There will be plenty of opportunities for client contact and you'll be expected to build and maintain strong relationships with these contacts.  Business development is also an important aspect for all of our lawyers, and you will be expected to contribute to the growth of the team by assisting with the organisation of and attending client events, writing articles for our website or other publications and other marketing activities.

This is a challenging (but hopefully rewarding!) role where you'll be expected to market internally to colleagues, and to develop a profile in the marketplace to help us convert opportunities with existing clients, as well as new ones.  You'll be ably supported by our network of regional offices and our dedicated Sector support and Business Development teams.

What experience is needed?

We're keen to talk to candidates at all levels so whether you have a few years post-qualificaiton experience, or are at the very beginning of your career, get in touch.  Your experience is likely to have been gained with a broad commercial property practice, or a more niche energy focused role.  Whatever your experience level, or background, you'll need excellent drafting skills, a sense of commercial pragmatism, a bright mind and a strong team ethos to help further develop the team's client base.  You'll also need to be motivated to participate in business development that helps to raise the team's profile and network.

So what makes it so great to work here?

We know that it's not all about us.  You'll want to be assured that this is the right opportunity for you and we really believe that this is a fantastic place to work.  You'll be joining a supportive team where you can learn from true leaders in their field and build your experience with access to great quality work and great clients. Supported by a collegiate approach, and firm wide commitment to lawyer development there are fewer better places to develop your legal career.

In addition, through our D&I practices and programmes we work hard to ensure that difference is visibly valued and welcomed. Visit our D&I page to find out more.

And that's not all, alongside a competitive salary you'll receive a flexible benefits package so you can pick and choose

How do I apply?

If you think this is the role for you, why not get in touch to find out more; my name is Sara Casey and you can contact me on 0117 989 6559, by email sara.casey@wbd-uk.com or connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-casey-87459b32/ (No agencies please we are an in-house recruitment team).   If you're already sold, then please apply via the link the below.

If this isn't the role for you (or the right time) why not connect with me on LinkedIn or follow us on Twitter (@WBD_CareersUK) to keep up to date with all of our opportunities.  We also have a Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/womblebonddickinsoncareers/). 

Company

Womble Bond Dickinson is a full-service transatlantic law firm, created on 1 November 2017 through the combination of UK firm Bond Dickinson and US firm Womble Carlyle.

A Top 100 law firm globally and Top 20 law firm in the UK, Womble Bond Dickinson has more than 420 partners and 1,000 lawyers based across 16 US cities and eight UK cities including a significant presence in London. The firm's reach also extends to Europe where it has strategic partnerships with other law firms in Germany and France. 

In the UK, Womble Bond Dickinson advises in excess of 40 FTSE 350 companies, many of the largest businesses in the country, government organisations and wealthy individuals. With a focus on eleven key sectors (Energy & Natural Resources; Financial Institutions; Healthcare;  Insurance, Manufacturing;  Real Estate; Retail and Consumer; Transport, Logistics & Infrastructure; Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences; Technology and Private Wealth) the firm’s experience allows it to build strong relationships and deliver an excellent service to clients.

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