Commercial Solicitor 2-5 PQE

Job Title: Commercial Solicitor 3-5 PQE
Salary: £65K - £80K
Hours: Full Time
Location: Bristol hybrid 3 days in the office a week

Job Reference: CWS554

Join a well established and ever growing Legal 500 boutique Law firm that offers real responsibility and career development opportunities. A commercial solicitor at this firm handles high-value, complex contracts. With senior partners closely involved, the role offers hands on experience in drafting, negotiating, and advising on commercially significant deals. The firm's pragmatic, business focused approach means solicitors deliver advice with real impact, gaining early responsibility and valuable professional growth in a collaborative, client focused environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including software licensing, service agreements, consultancy, and outsourcing arrangements.
• Advise clients on intellectual property, data protection, IT security, and regulatory compliance.
• Identify and mitigate contractual risks, translating client business objectives into practical, legally sound solutions.
• Provide ongoing commercial support, including maintaining templates, updating agreements, and anticipating future risks.
• Collaborate with internal teams, senior lawyers, and external specialists to ensure the right expertise is applied to complex matters.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales, ideally with 3-5 years post qualified experience in commercial law.
• Proven track record in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial contracts, including software licensing and service agreements.
• Strong understanding of intellectual property, data protection, and IT/compliance matters.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and mitigate contractual risks while providing commercially practical advice.
• Experience working directly with clients and collaborating with senior lawyers or external specialists on complex matters.
• Previous mentoring or training experience is desirable, particularly in supporting junior lawyers or law students.
• Ambitious and motivated to grow within the firm, with a long term goal of progressing to director or partner level.

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