Recruitment

Commercial Property Solicitor  

Grant Saw Solicitors LLP is a busy, full-service South-East London Firm with a long-established history and a fantastic riverside office in the heart of Greenwich.

We are looking for a Commercial Property Solicitor with a minimum of 10+ years PQE to join us in our new modern riverfront office in Greenwich.

We are looking for an experienced solicitor to take on a full case load and to support the department in handling increased volumes of work which continue to be generated through various marketing and networking initiatives.

The solicitor will be part of a team of 4 lawyers and must be fully competent at a high level in all aspects of:

1. Acquisitions and disposals (freehold and leasehold)
2. Conditional sales and purchases
3. Leases
4. 1954 Act lease renewals
5. Ancillary deeds (of variation, surrender, rent deposit, licence for alterations,
6. Refinancing (acting for lenders and borrowers alike)
7. Overage
8. Options over land

The department generates a lot of commercial property work and uses state of the art IT equipment and a modern case management system to productively provide these services to its clients. The candidate will be required to demonstrate competency in IT (such as the use of Microsoft Word, and Outlook) and the ability to learn and use our case management system.

The Solicitor will work as part of a friendly and supportive team with a very experienced legal secretary and professional support lawyer who supports the fee-earning lawyers.

The candidate should also have:

• excellent client service skills
• an understanding of the range and type of clients and their needs is essential
• the ability to develop and foster strong and effective relationships.
• The ability to work collaboratively and as part of a wider team
• possess strong communication and rapport building skills

The Firm provides flexible working arrangements, currently requiring full time fee earning lawyers to attend the office two days per week and to work remotely the other three days.

The candidates aim should, in addition to taking on the existing case load, be to build the department’s client portfolio (we will want to hear their marketing ideas) and secure new business, be technically excellent, comply with our office procedures and bill 3x their salary after which they will get a bonus.

Candidates should allow 1 – 1.5 hours for the initial interview and we should be notified if you require any reasonable adjustments that need to be made by us prior to the interview call or meeting.

Details of how to apply

For further information or to apply, please contact Helen Arney by email on helen.arney@grantsaw.co.uk and provide the following:

• CV
• Salary expectation
• Notice period
• Location you reside

All applications are dealt with in the strictest of confidence and firms will not be approached without your consent. We will hold your details on our database until such time as you ask us to remove them.

Finance Assistant / Legal Cashier

Responsible to: Head of Department

Employment Type: Full-time (Part-time considered for the right candidate)

Work Pattern: Hybrid – office 3 days pw, wfh 2 days pw

Location:  Greenwich, London

We require an experienced, enthusiastic and competent Finance Assistant / Legal Cashier to assist with taking on and supporting the department in handling a demanding workload.

The role will be part of a team of three staff members in the Accounts team and will be reporting to the Head of Finance.

Main Purpose:

To support the Accounts Department in providing financial services to the practice by delivering competent and efficient assistance in Accounts Assistant / Legal Cashier duties. You will work closely with the Head of Accounts and Legal Cashier.

Experience:

The successful candidate must have previous experience of working in a similar role within a law firm. 

Legal Cashing experience is essential.

Technical Skills:

• Strong mathematical and analytical abilities
• Proficiency with legal accounting software (P4W/Tikit desirable)
• Intermediate to advanced IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of annual audit and inspection processes
• Understanding of industry accounting rules and regulations (SRA)
• Familiarity with basic banking processes
• Proficiency in double-entry bookkeeping
• Experience in maintaining client and office accounts
• Ability to complete VAT returns
• Experience with payroll processes (desirable)
• Familiarity with conveyancing and completion statements of account (desirable)

Soft Skills:

• Excellent organisational skills and ability to multi-task effectively
• Ability to determine and prioritise tasks
• Problem-solving approach
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to ‘get involved’
• Committed and dependable
• Positive attitude and ability to remain calm under pressure, especially when meeting tight deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong interpersonal skills and confidence in interacting with individuals at all levels of the organisation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding and practice of confidentiality

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Reporting to the Head of Accounts (HoA)
• Operating Office Account transactions (Purchase Ledgers, Petty Cash, Staff Expenses reimbursement, daily bank reconciliation, etc.)
• Assisting the HoA in preparing reports and data for the annual audit
• Assisting the HoA in preparing payroll and possibly taking ownership of the process when fully trained
• Assisting the Legal Cashier in processing disbursement transactions, invoicing, and preparing accompanying letters
• Posting and reconciling all company credit card transactions
• Supporting the Legal Cashier in daily Client Account transactions, related enquiries, and quarterly client interest calculations and payments
• Processing Client Account withdrawals (checking requests and supporting documentation, preparing approval tables, and obtaining Partner approval)
• Processing and authorising client invoices and providing credit control support
• Executing and authorising bank transfers
• Dealing directly with clients (receiving payments, confirming bank details, and addressing various enquiries)
• Assisting lawyers and secretaries with financial enquiries
• Supporting the operation of the department’s credit control system
• Preparing and collating data (including exporting and processing exported data)
• Managing own work allocation, productivity, and quality of work with minimal supervision
• Checking Nominal Ledgers for discrepancies
• Reporting any suspected account breaches or unauthorised activities via appropriate channels
• Submitting quarterly VAT returns for the organisation
• Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations
• Liaising with relevant external parties, including clients, auditors, suppliers, banking providers, regulatory bodies, and compliance officers
• Supporting Month and Year End processing
• Taking responsibility for the company’s financial matters and interests
• Understanding and ensuring compliance with the SRA Accounts Rules in relation to all tasks
• Being proactive within the Accounts Department and making suggestions for more efficient processes
• Understanding cash flow
• Covering for the Head of Accounts and Legal Cashier during their absence

We look forward to welcoming a dedicated and skilled professional to our team. If you meet the above requirements and are ready to take on this exciting role, please apply with your CV and a cover letter.

Please send your CV to Helen Arney:  helen.arney@grantsaw.co.uk.  All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence.