Tees Law are a Top 200 UK law firm, with over 375 staff across our 6 offices, we provide expert legal services and independent financial advice. We work for individuals and businesses, professional partnerships, charities, national corporations, and institutions. We were founded in 1913, and have grown from a traditional family firm with strong roots. Tees vision is to be the firm of choice for exceptional service. We pride ourselves in being easy to talk to - we talk openly, honestly and with empathy. No matter how complex a situation, we provide straightforward, long-term solutions for a better future. Drawing on our years of experience, we're driven to anticipate our customer needs and share our insights. At Tees we want to create a better future for our clients, for yourself, your career, and your family. |
Our commercial property team specialise in commercial property and land deals, renewable energy, telecommunications, plus commercial leases, and property portfolio management. With 6 partners and 18 lawyers in our top-tier Legal 500 commercial property practice, you can be sure our ability is second-to-none. The team works together to grasp complex problems quickly and suggest commercially viable solutions for our clients. |
Oversight and provision of quality, tailored and supportive legal service to a wide range of clients.
Proactive management of a complex portfolio of clients whilst anticipating their specific needs. Use of specialist skills to enhance the client experience in Commercial Property.
Mentoring and supporting junior members of the team with their caseloads. Support head of department and partners with their client work and with specific management responsibilities.
Main Responsibilities:
- Accountable for managing a complex mixed caseload of client matters. Providing clients with high quality legal advice whilst proactively managing client relationships.
- Managing the delivery of legal services in a manner which is both cost-efficient to the client and the firm.
- Achieving the firm’s fee targets and assisting and enabling others in the team to do so by mentoring and developing junior members of the team. Providing assistance to Assistant Solicitors and/or Senior Associate(s) within the team.
- Delegating casework to the most appropriate person in the team to maximize the teams overall contribution and performance.
- Responsible for ensuring efficient and timely credit management processes are adhered to. Managing own time effectively to achieve targets. Ensuring cash flow and credit-management systems are managed effectively, such as time recording, lock-up, cash flow, profitability and billing.
- Providing regular updates to head of team on key performance indicators. Using technology to enhance and improve the team’s performance. Assisting in the implementation of new systems and processes.
- Identifying opportunities to add value to clients and improve profitability by anticipating client needs and understanding client requirements. Offering cross referrals and other services, being available and accessible out of hours and going that extra mile to provide excellent client service.
- Initiating and taking ownership of marketing initiatives for example presenting at marketing events, networking, seminars and contributing to publications.
- Make a significant contribution to the firm’s reputation and position within the community by virtue of their reputation for excellence and specialist skills and knowledge. Attract new clients and introducers.
- Undertakes additional technical qualifications in the commercial property arena to be considered an expert in your field.
- Accountable for dissemination of new developments in commercial property law, to the team and seeks out personal development opportunities for self and others.
- Undertakes any other reasonable duties from time to time allocated to the role.
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- An attractive salary
- Discretionary payments
- Birthday holiday
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays with entitlement increasing with length of service
- Compassionate leave
- Employee assistance programme through Health Assured (including Counselling sessions, 24/7 access to trained Counsellors, Health Assessments, 4-week wellness programs, and more)
- Contributory pension
- Discounted legal services
- Discounted financial advice services
- Life assurance
- Permanent health insurance
- Interest free season ticket and travel loans
- Cycle to work scheme
- Eye care
- Access to a discount platform that includes special rate cinema tickets, shopping discounts and free treats from Cafe Nero and Greggs
- Discounted gym membership
- Social events throughout the year
- Payment for professional memberships and development opportunities
- A day’s leave per year to undertake Volunteer Day
- The opportunity to become involved with firm initiatives such as the Tees Better Future Fund and the ESG project.
If you are ambitious, driven, and want to work with a company focused on helping give our clients a better future, then you are aligned in our aim to achieve that and empower you to be your absolute best. You will have a blended working schedule, giving you the freedom to arrange your days to benefit your commitments - in and out of the office. You will also receive access to a discount platform with a variety of perks that caters to your individual needs. We understand that both the big and small details are important and believe that rewarding staff for their contributions and investing in their future is vital to the growth of our firm.
At Tees, diversity and inclusion are the heart of our vision for a better and more equitable future. We embrace diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, and socioeconomic background. We recognise that by embracing diversity, we can harness the collective power of our employees and create a culture that promotes collaboration, empathy, and understanding.
By prioritising diversity and inclusion, we believe that we create a more innovative, creative, and compassionate workplace. Our diverse perspectives lead to better problem-solving and enhanced decision-making, enabling us to better serve our customers and make a positive impact. |
