Business and Commercial Solicitor 

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Location: Bedford

Job Type: Full Time (Hybrid working – 3 days x office based and 2 days x working from home)

Hours: Monday - Friday: 9.00am - 5.00pm (35Hrs)

Salary: Dependent on experience 

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About us:

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Pure Business Law is a niche business law firm serving SMEs and individuals in Bedfordshire and London, specialising in the areas of Company, Business, Employment and Commercial Property law. Leveraging its customer relationships, business and legal expertise, PBL delivers superior customer-centric and cost-effective solutions to its clients.

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What we believe:

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At Pure Business Law we take our values (WHAM) very seriously. Our values are:

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• What’s best for the client is best for PBL

• Honest, clear and regular feedback is always best

• Always sure in what we say and do.

• Making our clients’ goals and issues our own.

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It is essential that candidates understand our business and believe in our values.

The Role:

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Are you an entrepreneurial and outgoing Business and Commercial Solicitor on the lookout for a new role?

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The Candidate:

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There has never been a more exciting time to join Pure Business Law. Due to an influx of new instructions, we are seeking an ambitious Commercial Solicitor to join our growing modern office team in Bedford on a full-time basis and handle some of the wide range of work that comes into our rapidly growing and successful Commercial Team. We require someone with a minimum of two years proven experience in Commercial Law with a client focused mindset who can hit the ground running with a busy caseload of commercial matters. You will be able to demonstrate a strong intellect, evidenced with a high level of technical experience and be someone who has initiative, drive and excellent client management skills. You must be comfortable dealing with Commercial transactions from start to finish with minimal supervision.

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This is an ideal role for a junior to mid-level commercial solicitor who is looking for the chance to really stand out, position themselves for a successful and prosperous career in business and commercial law and be instrumental in the growth of our existing Commercial team.

You will be advising a range of clients including companies, partnerships, sole-traders and start-ups. You will be working on a complex and sometimes high-profile caseload of commercial and employment matters. Areas of focus will include:

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• Commercial contracts

• Company secretarial matters

• Shareholder agreements

• Articles of Association

• Company shares and asset sales and acquisitions

• Joint ventures- Investment agreements

• Partnerships

• Share buybacks

• Data Protection

• Intellectual Property

• Contentious & non contentious Employment matters, representing both Employers and Employees; and

• Active involvement within business development.

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Candidate Specification:

• A minimum of 2 years PQE in the relevant area of law

• Good client care skills, provide professional and competent legal advice in accordance with SRA Code of conduct

• Strong IT skills

• Effective business development skills with proven marketing strategies

• Capability to generate fees in accordance with agreed targets

• Case Management experience (desirable)

• Ability to adhere to and manage deadlines

• Good drafting and writing skills, excellent communication, and technical ability

• Results-driven, keen to progress and hungry to expand expertise.

• Exceptional communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills, both verbal and written with excellent interpersonal skills.

• Great attention to detail and an ability to communicate professionally and respectfully with clients and third parties.

• Accurate time recording and billing skills.

• An understanding of and commitment to our Company values (WHAM).

• Willingness to guide and mentor colleagues when required.

• Good team player skills but self-motivated and able to work autonomously and pro-actively. We would expect you to play an active role within the team and support other team members during busy times.

• Able to deliver against short deadlines accurately with a proven ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload.

• Excellent time management, organisational and administrative skills. We would expect you to demonstrate an understanding and awareness of good financial health, working capital and regular billing.

This is a key appointment for our firm as we are looking for a lawyer with ambition and commitment to become a key member of our firm. In return for your talent, ambition, and enthusiasm for property law you will have excellent opportunities to take early responsibility, develop your career and become a key member of our team.​

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This is an unmissable opportunity to take on engaging work, continue your professional development within a forward-thinking, welcoming, and dynamic team, work in a timely manner within an extremely busy team and actively seek to grow the firm’s business and commercial legal work through strong client relationships.

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If you feel you are the right fit for this role and wish to apply, please submit your CV along with a covering letter to: recruitment@purebusinesslaw.co.uk