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Holly Kennett

Holly Kennett

Cirencester,Gloucestershire

Summary

A legal professional with extensive expertise in conveyancing, contract negotiation, and conflict resolution. Demonstrates proficiency in complex analysis and case management, ensuring efficient billable hours tracking and workload prioritisation. Committed to exceptional client care, aiming to leverage skills for continued success in the legal field.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
34
34
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Complex Case Consultant

St. James's Place Wealth Management plc
Cirencester, Gloucestershire
11.2018 - Current
  • Provided guidance and documentation to Partner Practices and stakeholders regarding MBI and MBO transactions.
  • Verified that buyers conducted due diligence on proposed assets before purchase.
  • Ensured timely completion of each transaction within targeted deadlines.
  • Collaborated with a variety of industry professionals for effective project delivery.
  • Reviewed company policies regularly, aligning them with changing legal requirements.
  • Verified that buyers conducted due diligence on proposed assets before purchase.
  • Guaranteed contract terms accurately reflected in correspondence and sale contracts.
  • Facilitated successful negotiations between conflicting parties, achieving mutually beneficial outcomes.
  • Strengthened stakeholder relationships through effective communication and engagement methods.
  • Devised detailed project plans with clear milestones, encouraging team focus and direction.
  • Assessed risks associated with proposed business solutions, minimising potential issues.

Chartered Legal Executive - Residential Property

Lodders Solicitors LLP
Cirencester, Gloucestershire
05.2012 - 08.2018
  • Advised clients in relation to residential property sales, purchases, first registrations, re-mortgages, Deeds of Easements and the enforceability of restrictive covenants.
  • Conducting transactions from inception to completion.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on legislative changes, ensured compliance in practice.
  • Enhanced client relationships with clear and concise communication.
  • Resolved complex legal issues by conducting in-depth research and analysis.
  • Drafted detailed legal documents to meet critical deadlines.
  • Reviewed contracts, detected potential risks.
  • Managed caseload efficiently without compromising quality of service.
  • Coordinated meetings with clients, fostered trust and rapport.
  • Networking to build professional relationships and gain referrals.

Executive Assistant to the Head of Legal

St. James's Place Wealth Management plc
Cirencester, Gloucestershire
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Consulted with the Partnership (independent financial advisers advising in relation to SJP products and services) and head office team to ensure prompt legal advice delivery.
  • Handled confidential documents securely maintaining privacy and trustworthiness within the business.
  • Assisted in amending and executing Investment Management Agreements for new fund managers under tight deadlines.
  • Ensured accuracy and efficiency during the execution of critical agreements.

Legal secretary

Sewell Mullings Logie LLP
Cirencester, Gloucestershire
01.2006 - 01.2011

Cross department secretarial support to include residential/commercial property, litigation, family and probate.


  • Collaborated closely with an associate solicitor possessing over 25 years of expertise in property law.
  • Specialised extensively in conveyancing procedures and documentation management.

Education

Fellow - Law

Chartered Institute of Legal Executives
Bedfordshire
09.2008 - 07.2013

Partial completion - Hospitality Management

University of Gloucestershire
Cheltenham
09.2003 - 03.2006

A-Levels - Travel and Tourism

Sir William Romney's School
Tetbury
09.2000 - 07.2002

GCSEs -

Sir William Romney's School
Tetbury
09.1995 - 07.2020

Skills

  • Conveyancing expertise
  • Contract negotiation
  • Conflict resolution
  • Complex analysis
  • Case management
  • Billable hours tracking
  • Workload prioritization
  • Client care
  • Working as part of a team
  • Listening

Affiliations

  • Running
  • Music and Singing
  • Wellbeing

Timeline

Complex Case Consultant

St. James's Place Wealth Management plc
11.2018 - Current

Chartered Legal Executive - Residential Property

Lodders Solicitors LLP
05.2012 - 08.2018

Executive Assistant to the Head of Legal

St. James's Place Wealth Management plc
01.2011 - 01.2012

Fellow - Law

Chartered Institute of Legal Executives
09.2008 - 07.2013

Legal secretary

Sewell Mullings Logie LLP
01.2006 - 01.2011

Partial completion - Hospitality Management

University of Gloucestershire
09.2003 - 03.2006

A-Levels - Travel and Tourism

Sir William Romney's School
09.2000 - 07.2002

GCSEs -

Sir William Romney's School
09.1995 - 07.2020
Holly Kennett