Gateley LLP

Job Title Real Estate Associate Closing Date 30-Sep-2022 Position Full Time - Permanent Business Entity Gateley Legal Department Real Estate Location Birmingham - United Kingdom Job Type Experienced Hire Description Gateley is a legal and professional services group, with over 580 professional advisers. We support more than 5,700 active clients, ranging from FTSE 100 companies to private individuals, in the UK and beyond. We proudly won 'UK Law Firm of the Year' at The British Legal Awards 2019 and most recently 'Property Law Firm of the Year' at the 2021 Surrey Property Awards. We are forward thinking and straight talking, our approach is to find solutions to the problems that our clients face. The Team Our national Real Estate team has an outstanding reputation for its technical and commercial expertise across all disciplines, including commercial development, commercial investment, mixed-use development, landlord and tenant, retail and leisure, finance, real estate litigation, planning and environmental. The Team also supports Gateley Legal's corporate, banking and restructuring teams who act for a wide variety of corporate clients and banks as well as national insolvency practices. It also works hand in glove with our non-legal property businesses; Gateley Capitus, Gateley Hamer and Gateley Vinden, which give us a unique market advantage with property investment and development clients. The Role Gateley have a fantastic opening for a Real Estate Associate to join its Birmingham office. This is a rare opportunity to be mentored and work closely with Real Estate Partners; Ray Simpson, Richard Pettifor and Chris Adams, as well as colleagues across the Real Estate Unit. This is a hands-on role and you will advise a variety of Midlands and London based commercial property developers specialising in the logistics, high rise residential and retail and leisure sectors. Projects have included the acquisition, funding, development and disposal of land across a variety of sectors. The team also advises on general real estate management issues. This is a great chance to develop your legal career as a real estate specialist working with household name residential developers and other clients across the Midlands. At Gateley we will encourage you to take advantage of the wide range of training and guidance available to specialists in real estate law. The role will ideally be based in our Birmingham office. The working pattern offers flexibility and will accommodate an agile mix of office and home-based working. Key Skills & Experience This opportunity is open to a solicitor operating at associate level with between 4 - 7 years' PQE real estate experience. The ideal candidate will have a real passion for the law and solid experience in real estate development work, experience in managing either logistics or high-rise residential transactions (or a mix of both) would be highly advantageous. We will also consider candidates with a broad and general real estate background. Candidates will also have the following: Ideally between 4 - 7 years' PQE level experience advising on real estate matters. Ambition to continue to build and grow a network of clients within professional services. Excellent inter-personal skills and a confident manner in engaging with clients and colleagues. A strong team work ethic and the ability to work effectively under pressure. Drive, commitment, self-motivation and a "can do" attitude. The ability to exercise discretion and professionalism at all times. Exceptional attention to detail. What we offer in return We are forward thinking and progressive. We will give training, support, coaching and feedback and offer great development and progression opportunities. We offer a competitive remuneration package where you'll be rewarded for your individual performance with an opportunity to receive an annual bonus. In addition, we have a wide range of learning and development opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career and our My Flex comprehensive Total Rewards package includes options covering annual leave (and the benefit of purchasing extra days), cycle to work, critical illness benefit, employee assistance programme and group personal pension. With Perks At Work you can select a host of retail benefits that suit your needs alongside a Community Online Academy, with free courses covering fitness to coding to languages and dance. We are Gateley We are forward thinking and straight talking. Our approach is to find solutions to the problems that our clients face. Gateley is a legal and professional services group and are formidable experts in all areas of law and business. Passionate problem solvers, we get our kicks from finding the right answers and getting our legal and business clients where they need to be. We support more than 5,700 active clients, ranging from FTSE 100 companies to private individuals, in the UK and beyond. Being part of Gateley is not just about the expertise that you bring; it's about attitude too. Diversity, inclusion and well being Diversity, inclusion and well-being is an important part of Gateley's culture and values. We recruit talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures, providing equal opportunities for all to join our team regardless of age, sex, race, sexual orientation, disability, or culture. We create an exciting and rewarding place to work that aims to fulfil everyone's potential and together to achieve personal and business goals. We offer flexible working patterns to help our staff achieve a good work/ life balance and we encourage candidates seeking flexibility in their next role to apply for any of our vacancies. We are proud to have been recognised by The Law Society as gold standard for our Diversity and Inclusion Charter and to be Stonewall Diversity Champions. Additional Information If you are successful in receiving an offer of a role with our company a variety of pre-employment screening checks will be completed. Our screening checks can include but are not limited to your eligibility to work, professional and academic qualifications, any criminal records, your financial stability and references from previous employers. The screening that takes place will be relevant to your role and will vary from role to role.

Job Title Construction Solicitor / Associate Closing Date 28-Dec-2022 Position Full Time - Permanent Business Entity Gateley Legal Department Construction Location Manchester - United Kingdom Job Type Experienced Hire Description Gateley is a legal and professional services group, with over 580 professional advisers. We support more than 5,700 active clients, ranging from FTSE 100 companies to private individuals, in the UK and beyond. We proudly won 'UK Law Firm of the Year' at The British Legal Awards 2019. We are forward thinking and straight talking, our approach is to find solutions to the problems that our clients face. The Team Our nationally recognised construction & engineering team advises on all types of construction & engineering projects for contractors, developers and housebuilders and are involved with international construction projects. Our clients include many of the major developers, national housebuilders, contractors, subcontractors, professional consultants as well as employers not directly involved in construction. We also act for a wide range of other clients including, local authorities, universities, football clubs and automotive clients to deliver on a wide range of construction projects. We also have experience of advising on project involving process engineering and renewables. Our team comprises of a number of individuals who specialise in both contentious and non-contentious construction matters. We are proud that our partners are noted in the Legal 500 UK for their broad expertise within construction. The Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an associate to join our thriving, national Construction teambased at our Manchester office. This role would ideally suit a construction solicitor with at least 4 years' post qualification experience, who would be capable of working alongside our experienced construction partners on a broad range of predominantly contentious matters but with the opportunity to be involved in other projects. The successful candidate will be keen to develop their skills in this area within a leading national team, interacting effectively with colleagues and clients at every level and actively engaging in business development. The successful candidate will be able to take full advantage of the on-going comprehensive training available. Key Skills & Experience This opportunity is open to a solicitor with at least 4 years' PQE. The ideal candidate will have a real passion for the law and a solid foundation in construction work, predominately experienced in contentious matters. We will also consider candidates who are experienced with a broad construction background but who also practise in other areas. Candidates will also have the following: Ideally at least 4 years' PQE level construction experience at least partially advising on contentious construction matters A solid understanding of fundamental construction law Ambition to build and grow a network of clients within professional services Excellent inter-personal skills and a confident manner in engaging with clients and colleagues A strong team work ethic and the ability to work effectively under pressure Drive, commitment, self-motivation and a "can do" attitude The ability to exercise discretion and professionalism at all times Exceptional attention to detail Diversity, inclusion and Well Being. Diversity, inclusion and well-being is an important part of Gateley's culture and values. We recruit talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures, providing equal opportunities for all to join our team regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, and culture. We create an exciting and rewarding place to work that aims to fulfil everyone's potential and together to achieve personal and business goals. We offer flexible working patterns to help our staff achieve a good work/ life balance and we encourage candidates seeking flexibility in their next role to apply for any of our vacancies. We are proud to have been recognised by The Law Society as gold standard for our Diversity and Inclusion Charter and to be Stonewall Diversity Champions. The successful candidate will have their own workload, be able to work with minimal supervision, manage their own time and work well under pressure. Additional Information If you are successful in receiving an offer of a role with our company a variety of pre-employment screening checks will be completed. Our screening checks can include but are not limited to your eligibility to work, professional and academic qualifications, any criminal records, your financial stability and references from previous employers. The screening that takes place will be relevant to your role and will vary from role to role.

Job Title Construction Paralegal Closing Date 19-Oct-2022 Position Full Time Business Entity Gateley Legal Department Construction Location Birmingham - United Kingdom Job Type Experienced Hire Description Gateley is a legal and professional services group, with over 580 professional advisers. We support more than 5,700 active clients, ranging from FTSE 100 companies to private individuals, in the UK and beyond. We proudly won 'UK Law Firm of the Year' at The British Legal Awards 2019. We are forward thinking and straight talking, our approach is to find solutions to the problems that our clients face. The Team Our nationally recognised construction and engineering team advises on all kinds of construction projects for Developers, Contractors, Consultants and Sub-Contractors; it also has a nationally recognised expertise in bonds and other surety issues. The work encompasses both domestic and international projects and covers the full life of projects from initial inception and funding, through commercial support of delivery and the resolution of any disputes that arise. The firm has one of the largest real estate practices in the UK and as a team we cat on major projects in the logistics industry as well as assisting the majority of the UK's major house builders with their projects. We also have expertise in the engineering sector and have a wide experience in assisting on the construction elements of Renewable Energy projects. We are proud that our partners are noted in the Legal 500 UK for their broad expertise within construction. The Role As a paralegal you will gain exposure and be given the opportunity to assist Partners, Legal Directors, Senior Associates and the wider national team on a variety of contentious and non- contentious transactions. The role would suit a paralegal who aspires to progress their legal career in the long term. You will be given an opportunity to broaden and develop your skills with a view to assuming greater levels of responsibility. This position would be based in our Birmingham Construction Team. Please note this role offers a flexible mix of office and home-based working. Key Skills & Experience We are interested in speaking with candidates who have a keen interest in law, a thirst for learning; enjoy being part of a team and who are happy to engage in business development as project delivery. Our successful candidate will at least have a degree in law and will have ideally passed the LPC or be working towards a post-graduate legal qualification. They should have the ability to work as part of a team whilst also being able to manage their own workload. In particular we look for the following attributes: Minimum of 12 months paralegal experience assisting on either contentious or non-contentious construction transactions would be advantageous. Education to Degree level in law and / or be working towards a post graduate legal qualification. First class communication skills both written and verbal. Ability to produce documents efficiently and with ease is essential. Willingness to learn and develop colleague & client relationships. Excellent levels of accuracy. Attention to detail and excellent organisation skills. Experience of Microsoft Office is essential. Diversity, inclusion and Well Being. Diversity, inclusion and well-being is an important part of Gateley's culture and values. We recruit talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures, providing equal opportunities for all to join our team regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, and culture. We create an exciting and rewarding place to work that aims to fulfil everyone's potential and together to achieve personal and business goals. We offer flexible working patterns to help our staff achieve a good work/ life balance and we encourage candidates seeking flexibility in their next role to apply for any of our vacancies. We are proud to have been recognised by The Law Society as gold standard for our Diversity and Inclusion Charter and to be Stonewall Diversity Champions. The successful candidate will have their own workload, be able to work with minimal supervision, manage their own time and work well under pressure. Additional Information If you are successful in receiving an offer of a role with our company a variety of pre-employment screening checks will be completed. Our screening checks can include but are not limited to your eligibility to work, professional and academic qualifications, any criminal records, your financial stability and references from previous employers. The screening that takes place will be relevant to your role and will vary from role to role.

Job Title Construction Associate Closing Date 07-Oct-2022 Position Full Time Business Entity Gateley Legal Department Construction Location Nottingham - United Kingdom Job Type Experienced Hire Description Gateley is a legal and professional services group, with over 580 professional advisers. We support more than 5,700 active clients, ranging from FTSE 100 companies to private individuals, in the UK and beyond. We proudly won 'UK Law Firm of the Year' at The British Legal Awards 2019. We are forward thinking and straight talking, our approach is to find solutions to the problems that our clients face. The Team Our nationally recognised construction & engineering team advises on all types of construction & engineering projects for contractors, developers and housebuilders and are involved with international construction projects. Our clients include many of the major developers, national housebuilders, contractors, subcontractors, professional consultants as well as employers not directly involved in construction. We also act for a wide range of other clients including, local authorities, universities, football clubs and automotive clients to deliver on a wide range of construction projects. We also have experience of advising on project involving process engineering and renewables. Our team comprises of a number of individuals who specialise in both contentious and non-contentious construction matters. We are proud that our partners are noted in the Legal 500 UK for their broad expertise within construction. The Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an associate to join our national Construction team based in the Midlands at our Nottingham office. This role would ideally suit a construction solicitor with at least 5 - 6 years' post qualification experience, who would be capable of working alongside our experienced construction partners on a broad range of predominantly non- contentious matters. You will have the opportunity to supervise and mentor junior members of the team. The successful candidate will be keen to develop their skills in this area within a leading national team, interacting effectively with colleagues and clients at every level and actively engaging in business development. The successful candidate will be able to take full advantage of the on-going comprehensive training available. Key Skills & Experience This opportunity is open to a solicitor with at least 5 - 6 years' PQE. The ideal candidate will have a real passion for the law and a solid foundation in construction work, predominately experienced in non- contentious matters. We will also consider candidates who are experienced in contentious transactions or with a broad construction background but who also practise in other areas. Candidates will also have the following: Ideally at least 5 - 6 years' PQE level construction experience at least partially advising on non-contentious construction matters A solid understanding of fundamental construction law Ambition to build and grow a network of clients within professional services Excellent inter-personal skills and a confident manner in engaging with clients and colleagues A strong team work ethic and the ability to work effectively under pressure Drive, commitment, self-motivation and a "can do" attitude The ability to exercise discretion and professionalism at all times Exceptional attention to detail Diversity, inclusion and Well Being. Diversity, inclusion and well-being is an important part of Gateley's culture and values. We recruit talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures, providing equal opportunities for all to join our team regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, and culture. We create an exciting and rewarding place to work that aims to fulfil everyone's potential and together to achieve personal and business goals. We offer flexible working patterns to help our staff achieve a good work/ life balance and we encourage candidates seeking flexibility in their next role to apply for any of our vacancies. We are proud to have been recognised by The Law Society as gold standard for our Diversity and Inclusion Charter and to be Stonewall Diversity Champions. The successful candidate will have their own workload, be able to work with minimal supervision, manage their own time and work well under pressure. Additional Information If you are successful in receiving an offer of a role with our company a variety of pre-employment screening checks will be completed. Our screening checks can include but are not limited to your eligibility to work, professional and academic qualifications, any criminal records, your financial stability and references from previous employers. The screening that takes place will be relevant to your role and will vary from role to role.

Job Title Construction Partner Closing Date 31-Dec-2022 Position Full Time - Permanent Business Entity Gateley Legal Department Construction Location Birmingham - United Kingdom Job Type Experienced Hire Description Are you a legal director, junior partner or an established partner looking for a better opportunity to grow your construction practice? We are seeking a partner to join our thriving Construction Unit. The Role A rare, and very exciting, opportunity has arisen for a partner to join our Legal 500 recognised national Construction team, based at our Birmingham office. The Team Our nationally recognised construction & engineering team advises on all types of construction & engineering projects for contractors, developers and housebuilders and are involved with international construction projects. Our clients include many of the major developers, national housebuilders, contractors, subcontractors, professional consultants as well as employers not directly involved in construction. We also act for a wide range of other clients including, local authorities, universities, football clubs and automotive clients to deliver on a wide range of construction projects. We also have experience of advising on project involving process engineering and renewables. Our team comprises of a number of individuals who specialise in both contentious and non-contentious construction matters. We are proud that our partners are noted in the Legal 500 UK for their broad expertise within construction. The Person You will be joining a well-established and thriving Birmingham - based construction team that has a strong existing book of clients. You will be a construction law specialist in either contentious, non - contentious or a mixture of both. You will have the ambition, hunger, and passion to grow and develop your own client base. These attributes coupled with evidence of a portable following would be highly advantageous. The Benefits With support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around our great development and progression opportunities will reward your commitment and loyalty. We offer a competitive remuneration package where you'll be rewarded for your individual performance with an opportunity to receive bonuses and have eligibility for joining our PLC share schemes. In addition, we have a wide range of learning and development opportunities via our Learn platform to develop new skills and progress your career. Our My Flex comprehensive rewards package includes options covering annual leave (and the benefit of purchasing extra days), cycle to work, critical illness benefit, employee assistance programme, group personal pension, health care, season ticket loan and many more benefits. Finally, with Perks At Work/Home you can select a host of retail benefits that suit your needs alongside a Community Online Academy, free courses for all from fitness to coding to languages to hip hop dance. We are Gateley We are forward thinking and straight talking, our approach is to find solutions to the problems that our clients face. Gateley is a legal and professional services group, we are a group of formidable experts in all areas of law and business. Passionate problem solvers, we get our kicks from finding the right answers and getting our legal and business clients where they need to be. We support more than 5,700 active clients, ranging from FTSE 100 companies to private individuals, in the UK and beyond. Being part of Gateley is not just about the expertise that you bring; it's about attitude too. The 'Gateley Story' is the story of our people and our culture. It is what has got us to where we are today as a successful business and it's the driving force behind the Gateley Team Spirit and the values that have shaped it. We have a set of shared internal values that capture what the Gateley Team Spirit is and this includes five elements that bind us all together as one Gateley: Ambitious for Success, Forward Thinking, Room to Breathe, Trusted to Do and Working Together. Every year across the group, we recognise members of our team that have gone and above and beyond and have lived these shared values. They are recognised at our annual Gateley Team Spirit awards. Diversity, inclusion and Well Being. Diversity, inclusion and well-being is an important part of Gateley's culture and values. We recruit talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures, providing equal opportunities for all to join our team regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, and culture. We create an exciting and rewarding place to work that aims to fulfil everyone's potential and together to achieve personal and business goals. We offer flexible working patterns to help our staff achieve a good work/ life balance and we encourage candidates seeking flexibility in their next role to apply for any of our vacancies. We are proud to have been recognised by The Law Society as gold standard for our Diversity and Inclusion Charter and to be Stonewall Diversity Champions. The successful candidate will have their own workload, be able to work with minimal supervision, manage their own time and work well under pressure. Additional Information If you are successful in receiving an offer of a role with our company a variety of pre-employment screening checks will be completed. Our screening checks can include but are not limited to your eligibility to work, professional and academic qualifications, any criminal records, your financial stability and references from previous employers. The screening that takes place will be relevant to your role and will vary from role to role.