About RJS Solicitors
RJS Solicitors is a well-resourced legal firm based in North Staffordshire serving Corporate and Private clients with specialties in large corporate acquisitions, disposals, property transactions and litigation to local, regional and international businesses and their owners across a wide range of markets and industries.
We pride ourselves on providing a personal approach with a high-quality result, looking after the needs of client their family and business. We consider clients to be part of our extended family and we work to exceed expectations with a no-nonsense, value for money, efficient approach to legal services.
We offer the opportunity to undertake high-quality work for a range of different clients in a friendly and engaging team environment, where everyone is focused on providing the best service possible. Every member of staff has the opportunity to play a part in achieving results for our clients, maintaining the reputation of the firm and growing the business from within.
We are committed in hiring talented people; the excellence of our employees is rewarded with competitive remuneration packages and great career prospects, that compete with those on offer in regional firms. RJS offer genuine opportunities for career progression and provide ongoing access to professional development and training programs. Flexible working arrangements mean that our employees can enjoy an enviable work-life balance while achieving their career goals.
Due to our ongoing success and continued business development, we are relocating to new, bigger and impressive offices, creating 8 new and exciting roles within the Practice.
About Our Teams
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RJS’ Corporate Team has a wealth of experience advising buyers, sellers, investors and funders on how to negotiate, structure, implement and complete business acquisitions and disposals. Whatever the industry and no matter the transaction, we provide clear and practical advice, always ensuring that our clients’ commercial objectives are met.
We also handle a range of commercial contracts for clients located in the UK and overseas, including the review and preparation of a wide range of trading agreements.
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RJS’ Litigation and Dispute Resolution Team has a wealth of experience advising and representing clients from various market sectors in litigious matters, providing clear, pragmatic advice about our clients’ rights, liabilities and/or remedies.
We advise and represent clients in the course of wide-ranging business focused disputes, including: the sale and supply of goods and services; breaches of franchise, agency, consultancy, and directors’ service agreements, and; shareholder disputes.
RJS’ Litigation and Dispute Resolution Team also has experience dealing with a range of property disputes, including boundary and leasehold disputes. We have represented both tenants and landlords, land owners and management companies, whether pursuing or defending a claim.
Our approach focuses on our clients’ commercial objectives, whilst minimising the level of disruption to their business and prioritising the protection of their property.
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RJS’ Private Clients Team primarily specialises in drafting Wills and Lasting Powers Attorney, later life and care fee planning, probate and estate administration, advising on and creating lifetime trusts for asset protection, and drafting pension letters of wishes. We also assist with writing life policies into trust for estate and tax planning purposes and advising on potential claims against an estate and how these might be prepared for.
RJS have strong relationships with accountants, financial advisers, medical practitioners and various other professionals with whom we are able to cross-refer work and collaborate on client matters, business development projects and other events.
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RJS’ Commercial Property Team has extensive experience handling a wide range of commercial property transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, financing/re-financing developments and leases.
We have experience acting for buyers, sellers, investors, developers and financiers, and have recently been appointed as a recommended legal advisor in the West Midlands to Together Finance.
Vacancies
Trainee Solicitors
We are offering an excellent opportunity for two talented individuals to join us as trainee solicitors.
Senior Legal Finance Assistant
We are looking for an experienced Legal Finance Administrator to join an already successful finance department. The role would suit an experienced legal cashier looking to make the next step in their career.
Administration and Marketing Assistant
We are looking for an experienced Administration and Marketing Assistant, the successful candidate will play a vital team role in day-to-day planning organisation and smooth running of the office to ensure all business objectives are met.
Commercial Property Solicitor
We are looking for a Commercial Property Solicitor to join our existing Commercial Property Department which advises and represents the interests of private and commercial property owners, both regionally and nationally.
Private Client Solicitor
We are looking for an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join our Private Clients team, you will have solid experience in all areas of Private Client work.
Family Solicitor
We are looking for an experienced Family solicitor to join our newly formed Family department, who can demonstrate a track record of successful business development.
Corporate Solicitor
We are looking for a solicitor to join our Corporate & Commercial team. Supporting the head of department as well as maintaining your own caseload, whilst actively expanding the client base and maintaining long standing relationships.