The mix of work will vary with client demand. We need someone who enjoys commercial contracts work and brings enough practical leasing experience to progress lease matters confidently from initial instructions through to completion.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements, including terms and conditions, services agreements, supply agreements, consultancy agreements and confidentiality agreements
• Advising on contractual risks, obligations, liability, termination provisions and practical options for negotiation
• Getting to know our clients' businesses so your advice reflects their commercial priorities
• Managing English commercial lease matters, including reviewing and negotiating leases and associated documentation
• Advising on agreements for lease, renewals, assignments, underleases, variations and licences, as relevant to the matter
• Advising on key lease provisions, including breaks, repair obligations, rent reviews, security of tenure and exit arrangements
• Handling the due diligence, completion and registration requirements associated with lease matters
• Supporting our corporate team with commercial contract and lease aspects of business acquisitions and disposals
• Managing scope, fees, deadlines and client expectations throughout each matter
• Building strong client relationships and explaining legal issues clearly, with practical recommendations
• Sharing knowledge and helping develop our precedents and ways of working
• Contributing to business development through client relationships, referrals and opportunities to provide wider support

Awareness of trade marks and wider intellectual property issues would be helpful, particularly when reviewing commercial agreements or identifying when a client may need specialist advice. It isn't essential.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Is a qualified solicitor with strong experience advising on commercial contracts (at least 2 years' PQE)
• Is confident drafting and negotiating a range of business-to-business commercial agreements
• Has substantive, hands-on experience of English commercial leases, including managing matters through to completion
• Can take day-to-day ownership of lease matters, exercising sound judgement and identifying when specialist input is needed
• Enjoys working across a varied commercial caseload
• Understands the priorities of business owners and gives advice that helps them make decisions
• Has strong attention to detail and good commercial judgement
• Is confident managing their own priorities and client relationships
• Communicates clearly and professionally, without unnecessary legal jargon
• Takes ownership and follows matters through to completion
• Is comfortable using technology and learning new systems
• Enjoys working collaboratively and wants to contribute to an ambitious, growing firm

Your leasing experience may have come from a mixed commercial practice or an earlier role. What matters is that you have personally handled a range of commercial lease matters and can bring that practical experience to the team.

Experience working with SMEs and growth businesses would be particularly valuable.

You don't need an existing client following. We're interested in your ability to deliver excellent work, build trust with clients and contribute to the development of the practice.

The Kind of Role This Can Become

We're looking for someone who wants to have a meaningful influence on the practice they join.

There is scope for the right person to develop client relationships, mentor colleagues, shape service delivery and take on greater responsibility as the firm grows.

You'll be joining at a stage where your experience and ideas can make a real difference to what we build next.

What We Offer

• Fully remote working
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Pension
• Ongoing training and professional development
• A supportive, collaborative team
• Real autonomy and responsibility
• Varied work with ambitious business clients
• The opportunity to help shape and develop a growing practice
• Scope for career progression as the firm continues to grow

We're more than just a remote team. We make a real effort to stay connected through team days, meals and UK and overseas trips, because strong relationships with each other matter just as much as strong relationships with our clients.

Ready to Apply?

Send us your CV together with a short covering letter telling us why you're interested in joining Jamieson Law.

Please include a brief overview of your commercial contracts experience and the English commercial lease matters you have personally managed, including your level of responsibility.

We're interested in people who combine strong legal skills with commercial thinking, take ownership and enjoy helping businesses move forward.

If that's you, we'd love to hear from you.