Solicitor / FCILEX, Corporate and Commercial

Jacksons Commercial & Private Law LLP; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal firm in Newcastle and Stockton is seeking an experienced Solicitor or CILEX to join their corporate and commercial team. Responsibilities include advising on mergers, acquisitions, and various legal matters. Candidates must have at least 5 years of relevant experience and be strong collaborators. The firm offers hybrid working and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Hybrid Working Scheme

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience as a Solicitor or CILEX.
• Strong team player with excellent organizational and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on acquisitions, mergers, and disposals.
• Advise clients on start-up processes and corporate finance.
• Support franchise agreements and intellectual property matters.

Skills

Corporate law expertise

Commercial law expertise

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Business development

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEX)

Job description

Solicitor / FCILEX, Corporate and Commercial

📍 Stockton or Newcastle based

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.

Your duties will be challenging and rewarding and will include:

• Providing guidance and support to clients in relation to acquisitions, mergers, and disposals
• Advising clients on business start-up processes, corporate finance matters and e-commerce-related legal issues
• Supporting franchise agreements
• Providing guidance on intellectual property matters
• Assisting with MBOs and MBIs
• Handling re-organisations and demergers
• 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 be able to 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.

To apply, please complete and submit the form below and upload a copy of your up to date CV or send a copy of your up to date CV to [e-mail] .

If you have any questions about the role, please contact our HR Team on the above email address or telephone [phone].

Please note that salary expectations will be discussed at interview and will be dependent upon your skills and experience.

We look forward to supporting your new career at Jacksons!

Jacksons is the trading name of Jacksons Commercial & Private Law LLP, a limited liability partnership, authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority SRA no. 517634. A list of members is available for inspection at our registered office. Registered office: 17 Falcon Court, Preston Farm Industrial Estate, Stockton on Tees. TS18 3TU. Registered in England no. OC305011.