REAL ESTATE DISPUTE RESOLUTION KNOWLEDGE LAWYER -

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REAL ESTATE DISPUTE RESOLUTION KNOWLEDGE LAWYER - LONDON CITY

Leading UK commercial firm is seeking a Real Estate Dispute Resolution Knowledge Lawyer to join their Professional Practice Department based in the London office

Job Purpose
To provide expert, technical legal knowledge, thought-leadership and the promotion of know-how across the practice area and to promote the expertise of the group to existing and potential clients.

Key Accountabilities
· Maintain thought-leading expertise in legal developments pertinent to the Real Estate Dispute Resolution Group.
· Analyse and disseminate details of developments to the Group
· Undertake complex research, provide detailed analysis and act as a sounding board to the Group on technical legal issues.
· Regularly consult with Partners and fee-earners to ensure that the know-how and training needs of the Group are being met.
· Produce and amend practice notes and precedents and ensure that these reflect legal and commercial changes.
· Identify and design an appropriate programme of legal training for Partners and fee earners.
· Draft material for and deliver agreed internal and client training programmes and promote cross-group training to make use of firm-wide expertise.
· Lead knowledge-sharing workshops and ensure that all relevant know-how is recorded and circulated.
· Influence and persuade senior members of the Group to contribute to the development of the group's know-how and training.
· Promote the Real Estate Dispute Resolution Group across the firm and network externally.
· Assist Real Estate Dispute Resolution Group in its business development activities including co authoring articles and organising and delivering events.
· Assisting team in delivery of technical material.

Key Skills and Experience Required
· Lawyer with a minimum of 3 years PQE working in Dispute Resolution, with some experience in real estate
· Excellent drafting skills a commitment to drafting which is both technically correct and clear
· Attention to detail; an analytical, thorough and committed approach to work
· An enthusiastic and pro-active approach to knowledge management and to best practice
· Excellent communication skills and confidence to engage regularly with partners and fee-earners
at all levels and with secretaries and other support staff
· Ability to prioritise in accordance with business requirements
· Fully IT literate

Benefits
Very Competitive Salary
Hours Related Bonus Scheme
Excellent Training and Development facilities
26 days holiday
Group Personal Pension
Private Healthcare
Life Assurance
Subsidised Gym Membership
Private GP on site
Occupation Health Advisor on site
Season Ticket Loan
Childcare Vouchers
Employee Discount Scheme
Subsidised Staff Restaurant

REAL ESTATE DISPUTE RESOLUTION KNOWLEDGE LAWYER - LONDON CITY

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