Jacksons' Commercial Property team is looking to recruit a Senior Associate/Associate Solicitor or CILEX to provide additional resources to facilitate growth and expansion within its current team of 19 members. Based at either the firm's Stockton or Newcastle office, the successful candidate will be joining a supportive and collegiate team that has an excellent reputation and prides itself upon its ability to deliver a tailored service to all clients.

This is a busy and varied role, and the main duties will include:

• Managing a mixed case load, including commercial sales, purchases, site acquisitions and disposals, landlord and tenant matters, secured lending, development work and corporate support.
• Active involvement in business development with a view to developing professional relationships and growing the team’s client base.
• Drafting and negotiating legal documentation including bespoke overage agreements, options and conditional contracts.
• Providing support, assistance and supervision to junior members of the team as and when required.

This role is open to candidates seeking full time or part time working options. Jacksons also operate a Flexible Working Scheme, to help employees balance the demands of their work and home life.

About you

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• Minimum 5+ years PQE
• Experience in construction and development would be an advantage but is not essential
• Commercial awareness
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work to deadlines whilst maintaining accuracy and excellent client care standards
• Willingness to learn and broaden areas of expertise
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work flexibly between the firm’s Stockton and Newcastle offices (if and when required)

Why work For Jacksons?

Jacksons Law Firm offer a range of employee benefits including:

• A competitive salary that will reflect your experience
• Access to our discretionary uncapped Fee Earner Bonus Scheme
• A Flexible Working Scheme
• Access to a Hybrid Working Scheme (after initial training and induction)
• 33 days annual leave as standard (including bank holidays)
• An extra day off on your birthday!
• Long service holidays
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Bonus holidays
• Enhanced pension schemes
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave payments
• Buddy schemes to help new colleagues settle in
• Access to an employer contributory Further Education and Training Policy
• Free parking at our Stockton site
• Free wills and discounted legal services for friends and family
• High street discounts
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Life insurance
• Employee engagement initiatives including team away days and social events
• Wellbeing and mental health support including a “Zen Den” wellbeing room and trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Employee treat and dress down days
• Monthly prizes/gift vouchers
• Free fruit and refreshments
• Free eye tests & flu jabs
• Cycle to work scheme
• An employee referral scheme
• Work anniversary and significant birthday gifts
• Discounted services at Mercedes Benz Teesside

The firm also run networking and charity events for you to ge involved with.

Applying for the role

To apply, pleae 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
Jacksons' HR Team 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 your skills and experience.