In-house Counsel

Legal Counsel - In-house

Bristol - Hybrid

This is a fantastic opportunity for mid-level Corporate lawyer (Associate to Senior Associate) to step into an In-house Legal Counsel role in Bristol.

The role

This opportunity is to join a growing international legal team at a global software investment and operating group. Supporting a portfolio of software businesses operating within the mining and asset management sectors, you will work closely with senior stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions.

This role offers significant exposure to M&A activity, with the successful candidate expected to take an increasingly active role in leading transactions while supporting the wider commercial legal function.

Reporting to the General Counsel, you will play a key role in supporting strategic growth initiatives and ensuring effective legal risk management across the portfolio.

This is a hybrid position based in Bristol, with occasional international travel required.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and progressively lead M&A transactions, including:
  • Legal due diligence
  • Transaction structuring
  • Drafting and negotiating acquisition documentation
  • Managing deal execution processes
• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including:
  • Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)
  • Software licence agreements
  • SaaS agreements
  • Supplier agreements
  • Reseller and distribution agreements
• Provide legal advice to senior business stakeholders on commercial and operational matters
• Support corporate governance and legal entity management activities across multiple jurisdictions
• Develop, implement and maintain corporate compliance policies, procedures and best practices
• Create and maintain standard form customer and supplier agreements
• Manage relationships with external legal advisers and coordinate specialist legal support where required
• Assist with a variety of additional legal matters as they arise

What experience is required Essential

• Qualified Solicitor admitted to the SRA
• Minimum 4 years' PQE either private practice or in-house
• Demonstrable experience advising on M&A transactions
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to provide practical, business-focused legal advice
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills

Desirable

• Experience negotiating technology, software licensing and SaaS-related agreements
• Understanding of intellectual property law and broader technology-related legal issues
• Previous experience supporting international businesses operating across multiple jurisdictions
• Experience within the software, technology, mining, energy or asset management sectors

What's on offer

• Hybrid working arrangement based in Bristol
• Opportunity to work on international transactions and strategic acquisitions
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of software businesses across global markets
• Occasional travel may be required for training, acquisitions and key business meetings
• Strong career progression to leading a team

Interested? Click apply now with an updated CV to Loraine Silvester at G2 Legal or call for a confidential chat.