Bevan Brittan is a leading commercial law
firm. Alongside our recognised expertise in housing, local
government, and health and social care, we are specialists in the
construction, energy and resource management, higher education and
financial services sectors.
Supported by our valued business services
professionals, our award-winning and growing legal teams provide
almost 2,000 organisations with commercial, corporate, property,
finance, regulatory, employment and litigation (commercial and
clinical negligence) legal and advisory services.
As a responsible business, we embrace four
values: Relationships, Reputation, Responsible and Results. These
give us a sense of purpose. They influence the decisions we make and
how we work with each other. Importantly, they motivate us to
deliver meaningful outcomes for our clients and the communities that
we're part of.
Consistently recognised as one of The
Times Best Law Firms and highly ranked across the legal directories,
we are proud of our hard-earned reputation. Our 2023/24 financial
results confirmed both revenue and profit growth for an eleventh
consecutive year, ensuring our ability to continue investing in our people.
Looking to the future, we're targeting
ambitious growth and success. And we're looking for the best people
to be part of it.
Join a team of experts and progressive thinkers
As our team continues to grow,
a new vacancy has arisen in our Leeds office (with flexible
hybrid working).
The successful candidate will be either an experienced legal
executive, licenced conveyancer or paralegal, with the ability to take
on and run an existing caseload with limited supervision. On offer is
the opportunity to work with a variety of clients including local
authorities, developers and investors, supporting them with a range of
residential work. We assist clients with both freehold and leasehold
sales and purchases from inception through to completion (including
post completion) and act for developers on disposing of plots on new
build housing developments.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy and expanding team
where you would have the chance to be part of, and help shape, our
ambitious growth plans as a firm.
What we are looking for from you
A proven track record of working
within residential property is essential, with experience of acting
for public and private sector clients being desirable.
The successful applicant will possess the following skills key to the role:
Previous experience advising on both freehold and leasehold
transactions as well as new build housing developments
Experience of statutory lease extensions and enfranchisement under
the Leasehold Reform Act 1967 and/or Leasehold Reform Housing and
Urban Development Act 1993
An understanding of common issues in the sector such as the
Building Safety Act and leasehold reforms
Good knowledge of the UK Lenders Handbook and the requirements of
mortgage lenders.
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage a busy workload
Strong communication skills with an ability to build strong
interpersonal relationships
Enthusiastic outlook and a keenness to work collaboratively with
colleagues at junior and senior levels
Work with approachable people
When we ask colleagues what makes Bevan
Brittan a great place to work, the most popular thing they say is
"the people". The overwhelming consensus is that we make
time for each other. We welcome questions and support each other.
Naturally, we look for new colleagues who align with our values.
Supported to be your best
Hybrid working
We operate a hybrid working model based on
the needs of our clients, teams and people. Our core business hours
are 9am - 5:15pm Monday to Friday, but we're open to our people
working more flexibly around those times and welcome a conversation
with you if you have any questions about this. We try to offer you the flexibility to
work your week in a way that suits you.
Learning, Development & Progression
We're committed to supporting your
professional and personal development needs.This means that we offer
a range of tailored training courses and you will have lots of
opportunity to learn from those around you. We actively encourage
progression and this is reflected in our annual review and promotion
processes. You will be supported by your line manager to achieve
your full potential.
Wellbeing
As a Bevan Brittan employee, you'll have
access to a variety of services that support your wellbeing. We've
pledged our commitment to The Mindful Business Charter and lots of
our people contribute to our Wellbeing Responsible Business strand,
which organises an annual calendar of wellbeing events and initiatives.
Benefits
A minimum of 25 days holiday (plus the
option to buy up to an additional 5 days)
Discretionary bonus scheme
Generous pension scheme
Private medical insurance through Vitality
Biennial private health assessment
through Nuffield Health
Life assurance
Access to Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to work scheme
Embracing our differences and valuing inclusion
Our shared aim is that everyone is welcome
and can feel comfortable being themselves at Bevan
Brittan. To support this, we actively value and promote equality,
diversity and inclusion in everything that we do. You'll be empowered and supported through
our employee led networks, diverse colleagues, and a broad range of
firmwide initiatives.
Recognising the unique contributions that
a diverse workforce can bring to our business, we encourage applications from people of
all backgrounds. We take great pride in being a Disability Confident
Employer. If you need any adjustments throughout the recruitment
process or have any questions, please get in touch with our
recruitment team by emailing recruitment@bevanbrittan.com
Acting responsibly, now and for the future
To us, being a responsible business is
second nature; a core part of Bevan Brittan's identity. Our colleagues are heavily involved in
shaping and delivering activity across the four pillars of our Responsible Business strategy: Community Engagement; Environmental
Sustainability; Equality, Diversity & Inclusion; and Wellbeing.
Our people deliver pro bono legal work for
charities and not-for-profit organisations. We play an active role
in our local communities and donated £100,000 across our four
regional office charities last year. We are also proudly carbon
neutral. We've achieved the UN's Climate Neutral Now accreditation
and our environmental sustainability plan focuses on achieving our
net zero carbon target by 2040.
Collectively, the four pillars ensure we
look after our colleagues' wellbeing; offer an environment in which
everyone can progress on merit, give something back to the
communities in which we work; and protect the environment.
