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 the company has a hybrid working policy preferring employees to be in the office 3 days per week.

• A strong grounding in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements including MSAs, NDAs, framework agreements and other complex commercial contracts.
• 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 expectations.
• 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 and knowledge for this position; however, this has been given as an approximate guide and the client is happy to consider applicants who fall outside of this range but have the relevant experience.