Backhouse Solicitors is a family run, modern law firm with a commercial approach offering expert legal advice to individuals and businesses. We believe our clients deserve a first-class service and we deliver that!

A bit about the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Commercial Solicitor with 4 years+ PQE to join our team. In addition, you will be passionate about growing and developing our Commercial team and generating new business.

Day to day responsibilities

  • Building a good rapport with referrers and clients
  • Giving clients confidence to instruct Backhouse to solve their problems
  • Working on a varied caseload for our existing clients whilst establishing new client relationships within the local market
  • Ability to lead (or support) the growth of a successful commercial department
  • Working alongside the team to achieve monthly targets and KPIs
  • Growing the Backhouse business – working with the rest of the team to develop new opportunities and communicating our message to attract new clients

Let’s talk about You

It goes without saying that as a Solicitors practice, we have high professional standards to meet, and we expect the highest ethical standard from all our team. You will be required to have a flexible and positive approach to working in a busy and growing firm.

  • Currently a Solicitor of 4 years+ PQE
  • Experience in Corporate and Commercial matters
  • Experience in management and business development is desirable but not essential as training will be provided
  • Experience in M&As, corporate deals, shareholder agreements, management buy-ins/outs, restructuring, financing and general commercial work
  • You have commercial acumen so you can understand the needs of business clients
  • Excellent communication skills – confident, clear, articulate and welcoming
  • You take pride in what you do and provide the highest level of client service
  • A hard worker who wants to develop their legal career and progress quickly
  • A team player

Benefits & Perks

  • Flexible/Hybrid working
  • Pension scheme
  • Professional training and personal development courses offered as needed
  • Medicash – Health cash plan
  • Team get-togethers
  • Discounted parking with Q-Park
  • Closed between Christmas and New Year
  • Always an unhealthy amount of cake in the office kitchen!

Location and Working Hours

Hours:                                                            Monday – Friday   9am – 5.30pm

Location:                                                       Chelmsford or Leigh-On-Sea

Does this sound like the perfect role?

If so, send your CV and covering letter to HR@backhouse-solicitors.co.uk