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Freeths

Freeths

www.freeths.co.uk

1 Job

1,271 Employees

About the Company

We are a leading full-service UK law firm, with 1,200+ freethinking colleagues all working together to make the future better for our people, clients and communities. We are a big firm, without the attitude. We get our momentum from our guiding values – smart, bold and together. We are friendly, straight-talking and use our expertise and integrity to deliver smart legal services and a dynamic, inclusive and rewarding experience. Because of all this and more, we’re trusted by leading household names such as Aldi, Tarmac, Experian and Lloyds Bank, to charities, universities, private individuals – to think beyond the norm and get the best results. For lawyers at any career stage, from ambitious undergraduates to the most seasoned professionals, we aim for Freeths to be the legal team they want to be part of. A leading firm that talent purposefully heads to. A place where reputations are earned. Careers, and friends-for-life, made. Testament to our positive culture, Freeths is listed in the Top 100 Best Companies to Work For. We’re on a mission to be our client's go-to law firm. The trusted and well-liked people they naturally turn to for legal support. From corporates, major retailers, insurance companies, financial institutions & multi-national construction & engineering companies, to entrepreneurs, owner-managed businesses & SME’s – all expertly and warmly serviced by our 1,000+ people in our 13 offices: Birmingham, Bristol, Derby, Glasgow, Leeds, Leicester, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Oxford & Sheffield. • Listed in The Times Best Law Firms 2024 • Legal 500 & Chambers & Partners legal guide consistent top tier ranks • National ranking of 44 in the Top 100 UK law firm listing - The Lawyer magazine • Winner of The Lawyer and Legal Week’s Litigation Team of the Year 2020 • Ranked 51 in the Social Mobility Employer Index 2020 • ‘Diversity Champion’ for Stonewall - charity supporting LGBTQ+ rights

Listed Jobs

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Freeths
Job Title
Legal Graduate - Real Estate Leicester
Job Description
Job title: Legal Graduate – Real Estate Role Summary: Provide foundational legal support within the real‑estate practice, working alongside trainees, lawyers and partners to gain exposure to the full conveyancing cycle and related legal services. Expactations: Demonstrate superior academic achievements, strong organizational skills, a proactive and flexible mindset, excellent communication, teamwork, and alignment with the firm’s values. Key Responsibilities: - Instruct and coordinate property searches. - Prepare and submit Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) returns and lead‑reduction (LR) applications. - Conduct basic due diligence and draft routine conveyancing documents. - Perform legal research relevant to transactions. - Assist trainees, lawyers and partners across the real‑estate practice. - Undertake additional reasonable duties as assigned. Required Skills: - Excellent written and verbal communication. - Strong organizational and time‑management abilities. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). - Team‑player mentality with a can‑do attitude. - Quick learner and adaptable to changing priorities. - Professional appearance and conduct. Required Education & Certifications: - Law degree (LLB or conversion) obtained within the last three years, or completion of the PGDL. - Willingness to complete the 22‑week Graduate Legal Essentials course after securing a formal offer. - Eligibility for potential funding for the Solicitor Qualifying Examinations following the initial six‑month review.
Leicester, United kingdom
Hybrid
Junior
25-11-2025