Are you an ambitious Commercial Property Solicitor or Paralegal looking to take the next step in your career?
Do you want to help drive forward the development of our Commercial Property services in the north of the region?
If the answer is yes, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
About Us
Jacksons Law Firm is one of the longest-established law firms in the North East of England. With a strong team of over 90 staff, we provide specialist legal advice to businesses and private clients across the region. Our clients are at the heart of our business, and we take pride in delivering first-class results and value.
We have an outstanding team spirit and a competitive staff benefits package, alongside an exciting programme of employee engagement and work life balance initiatives.
About the Role
We have a rare opportunity for an Assistant Solicitor/Paralegal to join and facilitate the growth of our award-winning Commercial Property Team in the north of the region.
The team recently won, for a second time, Property Law Firm of the Year Award at the NE Insider Property Awards and Commercial Property Team of the Year for the third time at the Northern Law Awards. It prides itself on delivering a first class tailored service to clients and has a combined total of over 100 years’ experience, with the specialist knowledge and commercial awareness to complete projects on time and within budget.
Our friendly and supportive team of 16 staff has a presence at both our Stockton and Newcastle offices.
Based in Newcastle, your duties will be challenging and rewarding and will mainly include:
- Handling a mixed case load of commercial sales, purchases, site acquisitions and disposals, landlord and tenant matters, secured lending, development work and corporate support.
- Drafting and negotiating legal documentation including agreements for lease, leases, contracts for sale, deeds of grant, bespoke overage agreements, options, and conditional contracts.
- Involvement in business development with a view to developing professional relationships and growing our client base.
- Providing support and assistance to members of the team as required
Our clients range from private individuals to multi-national PLC’s and we assist them with all aspects of commercial property including landlord and tenant matters, secured lending, development work and more. You will have the opportunity to interact with existing clients at all levels whilst also having the freedom and encouragement to develop your own clients.
About You
Our ideal candidate will have prior experience in a commercial property or residential property role. With strong commercial awareness, excellent communication and client care skills, you will be able to work to deadlines, whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy.
In addition, you must be driven to broaden your areas of expertise and be able to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Occasional travel to our Head Office in Stockton may be required, in line with the needs of the business.
Why work for us?
At Jacksons, we offer a range of fantastic staff benefits including:
- Hybrid and flexible working schemes
- 33 days holiday as standard (including bank holidays)
- Additional long service holidays
- Holiday purchase scheme
- Bonus holidays
- An extra day off on your birthday
- Discounted legal services
- High street discounts
- Life insurance
- Enhanced pension schemes
- Staff engagement initiatives
In addition to this, you will join our (uncapped) bonus scheme!
We also have plenty of networking, social and charity events for you to get involved with. It really is a great place to work!
If you think you have the right skills and qualities for the role, we would love to hear from you.
To apply, please send a copy of your up-to-date CV to recruitment@jacksons-law.com
If you have any questions about the role or would like to receive a full job description, please contact our HR Assistant, Caroline Harrison on the above email address or telephone 01642 356 500.
Please note that salary expectations will be discussed at interview and will be dependent upon individuals’ skills and experience.
We look forward to supporting your new career at Jacksons!
