In-House Solicitor; Corporate

Overview

In House Solicitor (Corporate) –

Location:

Chester, UK Head Office. Company:
Bluestones Investment Group.

Hours:

2 or 3 days per week. Salary (FTE): £50–£60k depending on experience.

Bluestones is an investment company operating across the recruitment industry and children’s residential care. The successful candidate will have a strong background in corporate law, specifically with acquisitions and shareholders agreements, based at the head office in Chester.

• Work directly on corporate acquisitions and provide strategic legal advice.
• Advise on a variety of corporate matters to support ongoing growth initiatives.
• Dispute resolution, contract reviews and corporate compliance.
• Demonstrate commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Report to the Legal & HR Director (a solicitor) and work closely with the Group CEO.

• Qualified solicitor with at least four years’ PQE in corporate law.
• Expertise in acquisitions (drafting, negotiation and due diligence work) is essential.
• Commercial approach with ability to apply technical legal points to practical situations.
• Excellent communicator.
• Ability to work in and adapt to a fast-paced environment.

• Pension - Salary Sacrifice
• 24 days annual leave increasing after 2 years length of service
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Annual awards evening
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Holiday exchange programme