SENIOR PROPERTY ATTORNEY

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Advising on sale and purchase of commercial and residential property to include running own caseload from inception to conclusion

• Advising developers of residential and commercial real estate to include negotiation of development agreements and funding agreements

• Advising on the real estate aspects of corporate and commercial transactions

• Drafting and advising upon real estate finance documentation

• Preparing detailed reports on title and transaction documents

• Building a team and mentoring and training junior attorneys and trainees

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 8 years’ post qualification experience ‘PQE’ (or 5 years’ PQE if preceded by a pupillage or training contract with a specialist real estate practice) in a Commonwealth jurisdiction.

• Experience of substantial commercial property sales, purchases and development schemes

• Experience of acting on behalf of both lenders and borrowers on acquisition finance, refinancing and development financing

• Demonstrable experience of acting for high net worth and institutional clients

• Demonstrable business development skills and a hunger to grow a credible high value practice

• Demonstrated ability to manage a large workload including completing multiple tasks to deadlines

• Must be pro-active and able to work on complex high value real estate transactions both independently and with a professional team

• Experience of mentoring and training junior attorneys and trainees is essential

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Candidates should have a law degree from a leading University

• Must have relevant professional qualifications, be admitted to practice in the Turks and Caicos Islands (or eligible for immediate admission) or admitted in a common law jurisdiction

• The applicant must have a minimum of 8 years’ (or 5 years’ if preceded by a pupillage or training contract with a specialist real estate practice) relevant PQE experience in practice

• Computer proficiency with office software including MS Office

• Professional references and also appropriate references

Terms of Employment

Griffiths & Partners offer competitive remuneration for this role. We will also offer support to help professional development and a friendly and collegiate work environment. Salary range between $90,000 to $120,000 per annum depending on experience.

Closing date for application is August 31, 2023.

APPLY WITH CURRICULUM VITAE TO:

Griffiths & Partners: P.O. Box 143, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands

Email: jc@griffithsandpartners.com

Fax: +1 (649) 941-8251

Turks and Caicos Islanders should copy their application to the Labour Department