Tees Law is a Top 200 UK law firm, with over 400 dedicated professionals across our six offices. We offer expert legal services and independent financial advice to a wide range of clients, including individuals, businesses, professional partnerships, charities, schools, multi-academy trusts, and national corporations.
Founded in 1913, Tees has grown from a traditional family firm with strong community roots into a modern, forward-thinking practice. Our vision is simple: to be the firm of choice for delivering exceptional service.
At Tees, we believe in open, honest, and empathetic communication. No matter how complex the situation, we offer clear, long-term solutions tailored to each client’s needs. Drawing on over a century of experience, we proactively anticipate challenges and share insights to help our clients achieve a better future.
Our goal is not only to support our clients but to build brighter futures for them, their businesses, and their families. |
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. |
Specifically in the area of commercial property services, advice and support might include:
- Preparing leases, sub leases, lease extensions and renewals, surrenders, licences, notices and other landlord and tenant documentation and generally advising on landlord and tenant issues including 1954 Act notices.
- Advising on the acquisition and disposal of land (including agricultural, strategic and development land) and property including drafting contracts, lock out agreements, options and conditional contracts and general planning advice.
- Advising on refinancing and loan documentation (including loan facility arrangements for private lenders) and sales and leasebacks of commercial property.
- Assisting the renewable energy team in connection with large scale solar schemes, wind farms and battery storage facilities.
- Advising clients on the wider implications of any transactions or advice, having sought advice from senior team members.
- Supporting the senior members of the team in their caseloads, including running their cases during periods of absence and carrying out functions on their cases. Supporting senior team members in respect of advice on overage agreements.
- Supporting other departments in providing property assistance.
- Keeping up to date with developments in Commercial Property law.
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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 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. |
