Telecoms Paralegal / NQ Lawyer

An opportunity to develop your career in a growing specialist area of law.

My client, a highly regarded Leeds law firm, is looking to recruit a Telecoms Fee Earner at Paralegal through to Newly Qualified Solicitor level to join its expanding Telecoms team, which sits within the wider Real Estate Litigation department.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a specialist and growing team, working with an impressive and varied client base that includes NHS Trusts, local authorities, housing associations, property developers and commercial landlords.

You'll gain valuable exposure to a specialist area of law, develop your technical knowledge and work alongside experienced colleagues who are committed to sharing their expertise and supporting your professional development.

Working as part of the Telecoms team, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing your own caseload of Electronic Communications Code renewals, with appropriate support and supervision.

   

• Assisting with the negotiation and completion of agreements under the Electronic Communications Code.

   

• Undertaking legal research to support the wider team.

   

• Working with clients across commercial, private and agricultural land.

   

• Communicating directly with clients, providing clear and practical advice.

   

• Supporting the wider team with administrative matters.

   

• Getting involved in networking and business development activities.

   

I'm keen to hear from candidates at Paralegal or NQ Solicitor level who are looking to build their experience within Telecoms and Real Estate Litigation.

You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience in telecoms law, either contentious or non-contentious, and/or commercial conveyancing.

   

• Strong communication and client relationship skills.

   

• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

   

• A proactive approach, with confidence to use your own initiative.

   

• Good commercial awareness and attention to detail.

   

• A genuine interest in developing your career within a specialist legal discipline.

   

Joining my client means becoming part of a firm that places real emphasis on its people, professional development and creating a positive working environment.

The benefits package includes:

• 24 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.

   

• Your birthday off, plus an additional day at Christmas.

   

• The option to purchase additional annual leave.

   

• Competitive pension contribution.

   

• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity benefits.

   

• Medicash healthcare cash plan.

   

• Free flu vaccinations and biannual heart health checks.

   

• Paid counselling, menopause support and wider wellbeing initiatives.

   

• Financial wellbeing sessions and holistic therapies.

   

You'll also benefit from a genuinely supportive culture, approachable colleagues and a firm that encourages learning, collaboration and career progression.

Interested?

If you're a Telecoms Paralegal or NQ Solicitor looking for an opportunity to develop within a growing specialist team, this could be an excellent next step.

Get in touch to find out more and discuss the opportunity in confidence.