Commercial Solicitor - Legal Counsel

Our professional services client is looking for an In-house Legal Counsel / Commercial Lawyer to join their highly regarded legal team. This is a varied role involving drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts and agreements. You will also be advising and assisting the business on a wide range of other legal matters. Based in Bristol this company has a hybrid working policy preferring employees to be in 3 days in the office per week. The ideal candidate:

• A strong grounding in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements including MSAs, NDAs, framework agreements and other complex commercial contract
• Familiarity with data protection law (UK GDPR)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate legal issues in a business-friendly way and influence key stakeholders
• Able to effectively manage competing priorities and stakeholder expectation
• A UK qualified solicitor with strong academics ranging from 2 to 6 years PQE

Our client envisages that candidates with between 2 - 6 years PQE plus will have the relevant skills / knowledge for this position, however this has been given as an approximate guide for applicants and our client is happy to consider the applications of candidates who fall outside of this PQE range but who have the relevant experience. For more information on this great in-house opportunity please contact Simon Campbell at QED Legal. If this position isn't for you but you know someone who could be suitable then please let us know. We offer a reward fee for any successful referrals. For full details please see our website.