Senior Legal Counsel - Bristol

As a Senior Solicitor, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. You will play a key role in enabling the business to deliver some of the UK's most important clean energy, defence, and international programmes.

Client Details

FTSE listed business in the Engineering space

Description

• Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of complex commercial agreements, including Joint Ventures, Teaming Agreements, MOUs, and high-value supply chain contracts.
• Provide clear, practical legal advice to commercial colleagues supporting UK and international projects.
• Partner with project, engineering, and commercial teams to ensure contract compliance and manage legal risk.
• Advise on specialist topics, including nuclear liability, regulated environments, and long-term contracting models.
• Support the Commercial Director with strategic atters and contribute to business-wide continuous improvement

Profile

• Qualified Solicitor admitted to the roll in England & Wales (or equivalent UK jurisdiction) with significant post-qualification experience (typically 5+ years PQE for senior-level work).
• Demonstrable track record of leading complex commercial negotiations.
• Strong experience drafting and advising on high-value contractual agreements.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and work collaboratively with technical and commercial teams.
• Excellent judgement, communication skills, and professional resilience.

Job Offer

• Salary up to £80,000 + 15% bonus
• Hybrid working of up to 2 days in the office per week
• Matched Pension Contribution 6%
• 25 days + Bank Holidays
• Buy & Sell Holiday up to one week
• Private Medical Insurance