Blackstone Solicitors Limited

The award-winning team at Blackstone solicitors are looking for individuals driven by wanting to make a difference for our clients, our employees, and our community. We are looking to recruit a qualified Commercial Property Solicitor. With PQE7+, the ideal candidate will have good technical and procedural knowledge and an ability and desire to share it with, and support other more junior members of the team. You will be joining a busy legal team who are exposed to high-quality work, and running a caseload of complex and varied commercial property matters. We are a reputable law firm based in the UK with a dedicated team of 50 staff members and growing, providing exceptional legal services to our clients. The Commercial Property Solicitor role is a key component of the Commercial Property Team to provide the expertise needed to deliver a great and consistent service to our clients along with contributing to the overall happiness of our clients and the Commercial Property Team. You will report directly to the Partner/Head of Commercial Property and work alongside her to deliver a well-run, efficient and well organised Commercial Property Team. Key Responsibilities: Handling a wide variety of commercial property matters including acquisitions, disputes, landlord and tenant matters (granting new leases, licences to assign, licence for alterations. Dealing with funding arrangements as part of property acquisitions. Preparing auction contracts and dealing with the associated sales often within tight time scales. Identifying legal risks and advise clients on risk mitigation strategies, ensuring that all transactions comply with regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Work closely with other teams in the firm, including real estate, corporate, and finance departments, to deliver integrated solutions to clients. Build and maintain strong client relationships through exceptional service delivery and effective communication, ensuring long-term client retention. Handling multiple transactions simultaneously, ensuring that each is completed within the set deadline date in a professional manner. Ability to manage and prioritise high volume caseload in a fast paced environment. Prioritising urgent matters effectively while maintaining attention to details across all tasks. Maintain accurate and up to date records of multiple ongoing cases. The Blackstone employee benefits scheme: Health and Wellbeing benefits Employee bonus scheme providing up to an additional 10% of your salary annually (T&Cs apply) A healthcare package which provides 24/7 access to a GP, £100 towards Dental treatment, £100 towards glasses and £250 towards physio per annum. Annual eye tests. Annual hearing tests. Death in service - An insurance policy that pays 4x your salary to next of kin or anyone else you choose. Company Pension Pet insurance - cats and dogs (no horses and subject to conditions) Counselling service. Massages in the office once a month (15 mins per person). • Pure Gym membership. 5 days sick leave (maximum 2 occasions per year). Annual flu jab. Birthday off work. Netflix Spotify Apple news +. This gives you online access to a whole range of newspapers and magazines. Free conveyancing. If you are interested in this role, please click apply now and forward an up to date copy of your CV, or contact our office manager Gail Robertson on or via her email address:

Role - Commercial Litigation Solicitor Salary - tbc on application Benefits - The Blackstone benefit scheme including the employee bonus scheme About Us and the role: The award-winning team at Blackstone solicitors are looking for individuals driven by a desire to make a difference for our clients, employees, and community. We seek a qualified Commercial Litigation Solicitor to join our growing Commercial Litigation team. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years PQE, strong technical and procedural knowledge, and a willingness to mentor junior team members. You will handle high-quality, high-value work, managing a caseload of complex commercial litigation matters for both national and international clients across all courts in England and other dispute resolution forums. Based in the UK, our reputable law firm has over 50 staff members and provides exceptional legal services. This role is key to delivering excellent service and supporting the growth of the Commercial Litigation Team. You will report to the Partner/Head of Commercial Litigation and collaborate to ensure the team runs efficiently, focusing on workload and staff development. Key Responsibilities: Adopt a tenacious approach to litigation, striving for the best outcomes and acting swiftly in clients' best interests. Maintain exceptional attention to detail and diligence. Delegate work to junior team members and oversee their work. Identify legal risks and advise clients on prospects and costs throughout their case. Engage in networking opportunities to develop business. Uphold high standards of client care. Be a strong tactical lawyer with excellent commercial skills. Collaborate with other firm departments to deliver integrated solutions. Build and maintain strong client relationships through excellent service and communication. Adhere to SLA terms and manage multiple cases efficiently. Prioritize and manage a high-volume caseload in a fast-paced environment. Keep accurate, up-to-date records of ongoing cases. The Blackstone employee benefits scheme: Health and Wellbeing benefits: Employee bonus scheme offering up to 10% of salary annually (T&Cs apply) Healthcare package with 24/7 GP access, dental, glasses, and physio allowances Annual eye and hearing tests Death in service insurance (4x salary) Company pension and pet insurance (cats and dogs) Counselling services Monthly massages (15 mins) 5 days sick leave (max 2 occasions/year) Annual flu jab Birthday leave Subscriptions to Netflix, Spotify, and Apple News+