Tees Law are a Top 200 UK law firm, with 400 staff across our 6 offices. We provide expert legal services, and independent financial advice. We work for individuals and businesses, professional partnerships, charities, schools and multi-academy trusts, 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 anticipate our clients’ needs and share our insights. At Tees we want to create a better future for our clients, for you and for your family. |
Company Commercial (COCO) Our specialist team of commercial law solicitors provide advice on: Commercial contracts, joint ventures & collaborations, agency, distribution & franchising, supply chain & logistics, outsourcing contracts, and IT contracts. The team take great pleasure and pride in delivering a high-quality service to our clients. |
To provide a quality, tailored and supportive legal service to a range of clients.
Proactively manage a complex portfolio of clients and anticipate their specific needs. Use specialist skills to enhance the client experience in the Corporate Team.
Supports head of department and partners with their clients work and with management responsibilities.
Corporate and Commercial Services
Specifically in the area of corporate and commercial law services, advice and support might include:
- Advising clients in varied aspects of corporate and partnership law, including:
- Business and share acquisitions and disposals;
- Management buy-outs;
- Share re-organisations, issues, buy-backs and transfers;
- Advice to company directors;
- Corporate governance;
- Joint ventures and shareholder arrangements etc.
- Advice on partnerships and limited liability partnerships
- Advising clients in various commercial contract arrangements including:
- Supply of goods and services;
- Distribution, outsourcing, fundraising;
- Ecommerce;
- Agency
- Franchise agreements
- Intellectual property matters
- To ensure the profitability of the firm is maintained through regular billing and development of client relationships.
- Drafting documentation using precedents and creating precedents where none exist etc.
- Negotiating transaction documents whilst applying a high level of inter-personal skill with client as well as specialized knowledge and judgment.
- Assisting the team in development of commercial law products, including e-products via the firm’s website.
- Attending and speaking at the firm’s marketing events and seminars.
- Assisting with the development and delivery of training events and other marketing initiatives.
- Keeping up to date with developments in Corporate and Commercial Law.
- Undertaking any other reasonable duties from time to time allocated to the role.
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Reward and Recognition:
- 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 firm 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. 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. |
