About Real Estate Our award winning international real estate practice has a reputation for executing the largest and most complex real estate deals with accuracy and at speed. We provide advice on all aspects of general commercial property including investment, restructuring, development, acquisitions, disposals, corporate occupiers, PPP, corporate support work and real estate finance. The group also has first-class standalone planning, dispute resolution and construction practices. The ALT team provides innovative solutions and pricing options for delivering broader and more cost effective services to our clients without compromising on quality and working as an integrated part of the global real estate practice. Main areas covered: Non-contentious: mergers and acquisitions| disposals | investment | development | leasing | joint ventures | large-scale regeneration | infrastructure and energy development projects | real estate financings and restructurings | pre-letting Contentious: all aspects of dispute resolution, including arbitration, mediation, Lands Tribunal or inquiry procedures| landlord and tenant disputes, including rent review, business lease renewals, dilapidations and service charges | development related disputes, including rights to light, contested site assembly, transaction disputes and professional negligence claims | property related insolvency issues The Role Solicitors will work as part of the legal team, working closely with the Managers Legal, Senior Solicitors, Trainees and Legal Analysts. Solicitors play a proactive role in the delivery of project based matters working closely with Senior Solicitors, Trainees or Legal Analysts dealing with complex due diligence, for example preparation of certificates of title and/or lease reporting in connection with portfolio disposals, acquisitions or refinancing, or generally as otherwise directed by the Senior Solicitors or Manager Legal. In addition Solicitors will manage their own fee earning caseload, receiving instructions from and liaising directly with clients on day to day asset management transactions. Solicitors are key to our delivery of the highest standards of client service and may have to work into the evening from time to time (sometimes frequently for project management milestones or if deadlines approach). Commitment to the goals of the business and to our clients is expected. This role will require the successful candidate to demonstrate their legal knowledge, skills and a "can do" approach and – if appropriate, in specific circumstances – a willingness to lend a hand to other practice areas in the office if time permits. Note that limited travel, to the Herbert Smith Freehills offices or to clients, may be required from time to time. Key Responsibilities Management of own fee earning workload; Working closely with Senior Solicitors, Trainees and Legal Analysts in delivering project specific matters such as large scale due diligence and reviews, for example preparation of certificates of title and/or lease reporting in connection with portfolio disposals, acquisitions or refinancing; Business development both internally and externally; contributing to tenders and pitches; Ensuring compliance with financial management, including time recording, reporting on WIP recovery and managing billing procedures. The responsibilities outlined above cannot totally encompass or define all tasks that may be required of the post-holder. The outline of responsibilities given above may, therefore, vary from time to time without materially changing either the character or level of responsibility or grade.