Solicitor / FCILEX, Corporate and Commercial

Leah's Cookin'; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Newcastle is seeking an experienced Corporate or Commercial Solicitor to join their team. You will provide expert guidance on complex legal issues, support business development, and collaborate closely with clients to help them achieve their goals. The role offers hybrid working options and the chance to work in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Hybrid Working Scheme

Flexible Working Options

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience preferred.
• Experience as a Corporate or Commercial Solicitor required.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on acquisitions, mergers, and disposals.
• Advise on business start-up processes and corporate finance.
• Handle re-organisations and demergers.

Skills

Collaboration

Organisational Skills

Business Development

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Chartered Legal Executive (CILEX)

Job description

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Corporate or Commercial Solicitor to join and facilitate the growth of the team. Our experienced and dedicated Corporate and Commercial team offer advice on complex corporate and commercial legal issues to businesses across several sectors including e-commerce, engineering, IT, logistics, manufacturing, professional services, property and development, and retail. Working within an existing team of three experienced and collaborative Solicitors, you will work closely with clients to help them reach their full business potential, whilst reducing risks along the way.

About the Role

Your duties will be challenging and rewarding and will include:

1. Providing guidance and support to clients in relation to acquisitions, mergers, and disposals
2. Advising clients on business start-up processes, corporate finance matters, and e-commerce-related legal issues
3. Supporting franchise agreements
4. Providing guidance on intellectual property matters
5. Assisting with MBOs and MBIs
6. Handling re-organisations and demergers
7. Assisting with recruitment, selection, and planning in compliance with legal requirements

In addition, you will take an active role in business development and will attend networking events to promote our business.

About You

Candidates must be a qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEX) with prior experience as a Corporate or Commercial Solicitor (combined experience is preferred but we will consider a specialist in either area).

A minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience is preferred, and it is essential that you are a strong team player, with excellent organisational and collaboration skills.

You should thrive under pressure and be able to effectively manage multiple cases simultaneously, whilst delegating tasks efficiently.

The successful candidate will have access to our Hybrid Working Scheme, and other flexible working options will also be considered (i.e., part-time or term-time working).

This role can be based at our office in Newcastle city centre or our office in Stockton-on-Tees. Occasional travel between our office sites may be required, in line with the needs of the business.

How to Apply

Please send a copy of your up-to-date CV to our HR Team at the email address provided above. If you have any questions about the role, please contact us by phone at 0333 210 1876.

Salary expectations will be discussed at interview and will depend on your skills and experience.

We look forward to supporting your new career at Jacksons!