Answering telephone calls
Meeting and greeting clients
Franking letters
Organising appointments through a diary system
Filing and archiving of documents
Assistance at times of audio typing letters and forms on a case management system
Plus any ad hoc duties
Training:
Remote learning
6 hours a week off-the-job learning
Training Outcome:Full-time position on completion of the apprenticeship.Employer Description:The company provide legal services in litigation, conveyancing, employment law, family law and wills and probate. They are one of Northamptonshire’s oldest Law Firms who have been established for over 200 years and commit to providing a high standard of service.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, between 9am to 5pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
Answering telephone calls and taking telephone messages
General customer service
Booking appointments
Communicating with internal and external customers
Sorting, franking and posting mail
Organising and archiving of files
Taking minutes
Production of accurate records and documents, including emails, letters, files and payments while handling them in a confidential manner in compliance with our procedures
General tidying of the office
Training:
Level 3 Business Administrator qualification
Day-to-day training will be conducted by the employer and apprenticeship work will be delivered every 4-6 weeks for 1.5 to 2 hours
Training Outcome:
Possible progression onto further employment within the business and onto higher apprenticeships
Employer Description:Since our founding in 2022, we have successfully resolved up to 36 cases, positioning ourselves as one of the best solicitor firms in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. Our solicitors, including Paul William George Brook, specialize in a wide range of practice areas, such as Accident and Injury, Business Premises, Company and Commercial, Media, IT and Intellectual Property, Charities, Mergers and Acquisitions, Private Equity, Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury - Defender, Pensions (Employment), and a range of other legal specializations.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, between 9.00am- 5.00pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
Provide administrative support to multiple departments, to start with an initial period within our Patent Formalities team
Prepare and distribute documents, reports, and correspondence
Report official communications to clients Liaise with internal teams and external contacts professionally
Maintain and update databases, records, and spreadsheets Support coordination of meetings and internal processes
Ensure tasks are completed accurately and within deadlines Assist with general office administration and ad-hoc tasks
Training:
Apprentices will be allocated a Trainer Assessor and training will be planned and delivered in conjunction with the employer to meet the individual needs of the apprentice
The apprentice will spend 20% of their working hours in off the job activities and training. On the job and off the job training will be delivered in the workplace
Training Outcome:
Possible progression on to a permanent position within the company
Employer Description:Potter Clarkson is a European full-service intellectual property (IP) law firm that helps organisations and individuals turn their ideas into valuable, protected business assets.
What they do:
Identify and protect IP rights - find what can be protected (patents, trade marks, designs, copyright) and secure those rights.
Commercialise IP ? help clients use their IP strategically to drive business value, enter markets, attract investment and create revenue streams.
Enforce and defend IP - protect clients against infringement and misuse, including litigation and oppositions.
Provide strategic IP advice - build and manage IP portfolios and strategies aligned with business goals.
They work across technologies and industries, combining legal, technical and commercial expertise to support innovation worldwide.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 8.45am- 5.00pm. With 1 hour unpaid lunch.Skills: Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Attention to detail,Communication skills,Customer care skills,Initiative,IT skills,Logical,Non judgemental,Number skills,Organisation skills,Patience,Problem solving skills,Team working....Read more...
Commercial Real Estate SpecialistLocation: GermanyStart: ASAPSalary: NegotiableLanguages: German and EnglishMy client is launching a new quick service restaurant brand in Germany and are seeking an experienced Commercial Real Estate Specialist to support rapid network development across Thuringia, Saxony, and Bavaria.You will partner closely with development and operations teams to secure, structure, and protect the real estate platform that underpins our growth in the QSR segment.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelopment & Site Acquisition
Perform legal due diligence on potential sites (land and built properties) to confirm suitability for QSR operations and compliance with German planning and commercial regulations.Analyse and mitigate tenant risks in lease and land agreements, proposing balanced, business-oriented solutions.Draft, negotiate, and review commercial lease agreements for high-street, retail park, and drive-thru locations, including addenda, extensions, and terminations.Lead negotiations and manage pre-litigation claim procedures with landlords and counterparties when required.Oversee registration of long-term leases with the land registry where applicable.
Construction & Contracts
Draft and negotiate construction, fit-out, and related service contracts for restaurant development.Ensure alignment of all real estate and construction documentation with brand technical requirements and QSR operational needs.
Templates, Standards & Procedures
Develop, adapt, and maintain standard agreement templates (leases, preliminary leases, long-term leases, agency agreements, utilities and service contracts).Contribute to internal policies and procedures relevant to development, real estate, and facility management.Prepare legal opinions and recommendations for senior management on development and portfolio matters.
Stakeholder Management
Act as legal partner to the development, expansion, finance, and operations teams, balancing growth objectives with robust risk management.Represent the company in negotiations with landlords, municipalities, and other external stakeholders across target regions.
Requirements
University degree in law (Staatsexamen or equivalent), with strong practical experience in real estate law.Minimum 5 years’ experience in real estate development for retail chains, QSR/hospitality, hotels, restaurants, or franchising in Germany.Proven record of successfully closing lease agreements for at least 25 retail or commercial units.In-depth knowledge of German urban planning law (BauGB) and commercial permitting procedures.Familiarity with the regional specifics of Thuringia, Saxony, and Bavaria.Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to align legal structures with fast-paced QSR business needs.Languages: Native-level German (C2) and good command of English (minimum B2).
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