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Location: Barrow-in-Furness
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £80,000 Per Annum
Land & Sea Resources is currently recruiting an experienced and motivated Commercial Solicitor on behalf of a highly reputable, employee-owned and family-run solicitors' firm based in Barrow-in-Furness.
With five offices, the firm has established an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality legal services while maintaining a friendly, supportive and client-focused approach.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Commercial Solicitor to join an established and respected legal practice, advising a varied client base on a range of commercial matters. The successful candidate will play an important role in providing practical legal guidance, developing strong client relationships and contributing to the continued success and growth of the firm.
The position would suit someone with a strong background in commercial law who can confidently manage their workload, deliver well-considered legal advice and build lasting relationships with clients.
You will be responsible for advising clients on a variety of commercial legal matters, providing clear, practical and commercially focused advice to help them make informed business decisions.
The role will involve drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts and agreements, identifying potential legal risks and ensuring clients fully understand their obligations and available options.
You will work closely with clients and colleagues to understand individual business requirements, respond to legal queries and manage matters through to completion. This will also involve conducting legal research, preparing legal advice and correspondence, and ensuring all documentation and case records are accurately maintained.
Building and maintaining strong client relationships will be an important part of the position, alongside ensuring matters are progressed efficiently and consistently delivering a high standard of professional service.
You will also be expected to contribute positively to the wider team, supporting the firm's continued development and maintaining its strong reputation within the local legal sector.
The successful candidate will have previous experience working within commercial law and a strong understanding of commercial legal matters, with the ability to provide clear, practical and well-considered advice.
You should have experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements, alongside strong legal research skills and the ability to identify and assess potential risks.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential, as is the ability to explain complex legal matters in a clear and straightforward manner. You should also have strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage your own caseload effectively.
We are looking for someone who is proactive, commercially minded and confident working both independently and as part of a wider team. Previous experience within a solicitors' practice is advantageous, alongside a genuine commitment to providing excellent client service.
We demand diversity. As an equal opportunities business, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities. We are inclusive. Diverse backgrounds and perspectives make us stronger, more solutions-driven and more innovative as we continue to build our resource network worldwide. We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.
Land & Sea Resources are a Global Recruitment Specialist for the Engineering Industry, providing talent to a diverse client base. Attracting talent is our top priority.
Our Strategic Vision is to deliver more value than the competition.
We lead by walking, living and breathing our values. They define our shared culture and reflect the company we're inspired to be each day.
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