Intellectual Property Lawyer Job Description

To manage post-exchange work and registrations, including completion statements
To manage post-completion work including stamping of documents, Registration and Scheduling of Deeds
To maintain your own diary and handle matters arising, in liaison with other Legal Advisers
To cover the property work of other Legal Advisers in their absence
To ensure the confidentiality of all the firm’s and clients’ documentation
To undertake any specific training when required to do so and overall to have a responsibility towards self-development
To achieve agreed levels of time-recording (as appropriate)
In conjunction with the Marketing team, to contribute to business development activity and networking events
To provide support to other Legal Advisers and Assistants in the Property department and Commercial Department as may be required
To undertake any other tasks as may be required from time to time Knowledge Skills Required (Person Spec)
Efficient and well organised, with good control of diary systems and competent in the firm’s computer facilities
Ideally a qualified Solicitor with at least 4 years’ PQE but applications will be considered from those with alternative relevant qualifications or who can demonstrate equivalent skills and experience
Excellent knowledge of residential and commercial property processes and procedures
Effective oral and written communication skills
Pleasant and positive manner in dealing with colleagues and clients
Ability to evaluate a situation in the face of time constraints and react appropriately Good time management, file organisation and personal organisation
Ability to work effectively and flexibly in a team.