Commercial Property Lawyer
This is an excellent opportunity for a versatile and confident commercial property lawyer who is looking for a long-term career within an expanding and busy commercial property department.
You will have at least 3 years’ PQE within this field of law combined with the knowledge and ability to take on a varied commercial property workload with minimal supervision. Building a good rapport with existing clients and attracting new clients is essential for this role. You must also be able to deliver a commercial approach to client matters and possess a strong and sustained reputation.
This is a hybrid role, with some flexibility in relation to working hours and which provides the opportunity to undertake high quality work and business development. The successful candidate may, on occasions, assist the Head of Department and Senior fee earners in relation to guidance and coaching of lesser PQE fee earners within the commercial property team.
Applicants must be experienced enough to take on and manage a range of commercial property work including acquisitions and disposals, commercial leases, business lease renewals, site assembly and estate development and property work for educational institutions, pension schemes, investor clients, insolvency practitioners and charities.
Please send your CV to Kirsty Mead: KirstyMead@palmerslaw.co.uk
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Paralegal – Commercial Property
Full-time Role – Hours 9.00am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday
We have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Property paralegal.
You will be joining a busy and successful team that undertakes all aspects of commercial property acquisition and disposal.
The role primarily involves providing paralegal-level assistance to the fee earners within the department. Additionally, the successful applicant must be prepared to undertake a range of tasks, in addition to their paralegal duties, including administration related work.
The ideal candidate will have previous working experience within a commercial property team or alternatively will have experience of development and plot sales work within the residential property work-type.
It is essential that applicants also have excellent client care and inter-personal skills, the ability to work efficiently and accurately together with good software skills including a sound knowledge of electronic legal forms.
CV and accompanying letter to be sent to Kirsty Mead – KirstyMead@palmerslaw.co.uk
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Private Client Lawyer – Basildon.
Part-time or Full-time applications will be considered.
Palmers Solicitors is a Legal 500 law firm, with five offices located across Essex. We have a strong reputation as a forward thinking and energetic organisation, offering a long-term, structured and progressive career.
This is a great opportunity for a 2+ year PQE private client lawyer to join our established and very successful team.
The candidate will have private client experience dealing with:
- Wills, Trusts & Probate
- Lasting Powers of Attorney
- Estate & later life planning
You will be able to build excellent client relationships, looking after existing clients and growing your own client base.
Having some previous experience in undertaking marketing activities will be an advantage as the role will require you to undertake general marketing activities on behalf of the department and company.
Subject to client demands, flexible and hybrid working is available. Competitive salary package with career progression.
Please send your CV to Kirsty Mead, HR Manager:- KirstyMead@palmerslaw.co.uk
Immigration Lawyer
We are looking for an Immigration Lawyer to specialise in individual and commercial immigration matters. You will provide expert advice to businesses on visa applications, sponsor licences and compliance, while also handling individual immigration matters like asylum, citizenship and deportation defence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive legal advice and representation in immigration law matters.
- Apply for UK sponsor licences to enable businesses to recruit from overseas.
- Advise businesses on hiring individuals from outside the UK, including salary and skill thresholds for Skilled Worker applications.
- Advise on how to complete Right to Work checks before employment.
- Apply to the EU Settlement Scheme and support clients in applying to remain in the UK indefinitely.
- Manage sponsor management systems, ensuring they are up-to-date.
- Apply for visa extensions within the UK.
- Maintain sponsor licences and advise on compliance with Home Office duties.
- Prepare and submit applications for visas, work permits, asylum, and other immigration-related issues.
- Represent clients in immigration hearings, tribunals, and appeals.
- Stay up-to-date with changes in immigration laws and policies.
- Draft and review legal documents, including petitions, appeals, and briefs.
- Liaise with government agencies, embassies, and consulates as necessary.
- Maintain strong relationships with clients, providing clear, actionable advice and regular updates.
- Manage a diverse caseload efficiently, meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality service.
Qualifications:
- At least [5] years of experience in immigration law, with a focus on business immigration.
- Strong knowledge of UK immigration law, particularly for businesses and corporate immigration.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven ability to manage a caseload and work under pressure.
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and analytical skills.
- Ability to build rapport with clients and handle sensitive matters with empathy and discretion
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits.
- A supportive, collaborative work environment.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Flexible working options.
Please send your CV detailing your experience and suitability for the role to Kirstymead@palmerslaw.co.uk. We look forward to hearing from you!
Residential Property Paralegal – Basildon Office
Full-time Role – Hours 9.00am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday
We have an exciting opportunity for a Paralegal to join our successful team based in Basildon.
Under supervision, you will be expected to carry out legal tasks including drafting legal documentation and correspondence, preparation of SDLT & Land Registry forms and liaising directly with clients.
The roles also include time recording and assisting the fee earners within the department in relation to administration tasks.
The successful candidates will be expected to have a good level of knowledge and experience working as a paralegal within this area of law. We would also welcome applications from paralegals with previous residential property compliance experience.
It is essential that applicants also have excellent client care and inter-personal skills, the ability to work efficiently and accurately together with good software skills including a sound knowledge of electronic legal forms.
You will also provide typing support, in addition to legal support, to the department.
Please send your CV to Kirsty Mead – kirstymead@palmerslaw.co.uk
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We are frequently contacted by and sent CV’s from recruitment agencies who have not been instructed by us in relation to a particular vacancy. Although we are grateful for this interest, we are unable to accept unsolicited or speculative introductions and CVs. We will not be bound by any terms and conditions in relation to attempted introductions and we will not accept any liability for commissions or other charges if we subsequently employ that candidate at that time or subsequently or whether directly or through another agency. If and when agency involvement is required on a particular campaign, our Practice Manager, Gina Newman will contact an agency directly, obtain a documented agreement and request assistance. Where an agency’s correspondence contains a disclaimer indicating otherwise, our policy will prevail in this regard.