Commercial Associate Solicitor

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national firm in Bristol is seeking a skilled Commercial Lawyer with over 3 years of experience. The role involves advising on complex commercial transactions across various industries, including energy and aerospace. The firm offers a supportive culture, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Attractive salary and bonus scheme

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working arrangements

Well-being initiatives

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience in commercial contracts.
• Proven expertise in complex commercial matters, including supply chain management.
• Familiarity with international trade is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a full range of contractual arrangements associated with strategic projects.
• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements, including supply chain and procurement contracts.
• Support energy transition and decarbonisation projects.

Skills

Drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Commercial awareness

Education

Qualified Lawyer

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled Commercial Lawyer with 3+ years of post-qualification experience to join a leading national firm based in Bristol. This firm represents a diverse and impressive range of clients, including FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 companies, public sector organizations, educational institutions, and industry bodies. The team plays a key role in supporting clients on high-profile, business-critical projects, spanning industries such as advanced manufacturing, life sciences, aerospace, energy and renewables, and international trade.

About the Role

As part of a collaborative and diverse team, you will advise on a full range of contractual arrangements associated with strategic projects and day-to-day business. You will work on complex commercial transactions for clients in industries including advanced manufacturing, energy, aerospace, logistics, and life sciences. The role involves advising on supply chain management, procurement, product development, and market entry strategies. You will also support energy transition, decarbonisation projects, and productivity initiatives. Your daily tasks include contract strategy, drafting, negotiation, risk management, and providing in-house style support for businesses without internal legal teams.

You will have the opportunity to work on multi-jurisdictional projects, often collaborating with international partners to deliver seamless cross-border solutions. This includes large-scale projects for multinational corporations and supporting growing scale-up businesses expanding into markets such as the USA and Saudi Arabia.

Key Areas of Focus

• Drafting and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements, including supply chain, procurement, outsourcing, and research and development contracts.
• Advising on market entry strategies and legal frameworks for companies expanding into new territories.
• Supporting energy transition and decarbonisation projects.
• Collaborating with in-house legal teams to deliver practical, in-house-style support.
• Contributing to multi-jurisdictional projects involving international stakeholders.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

• A minimum of 3 years of post-qualification experience in commercial contracts, gained at a City or large regional firm, or in-house.
• Proven expertise in handling complex commercial matters, including supply chain management, procurement, and sale of goods and services.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills with the ability to provide clear, commercially focused advice.
• Familiarity with international trade, including import and export matters, is highly advantageous.
• Experience or interest in technology, intellectual property, and data protection is beneficial but not essential.

We seek a commercially-minded lawyer with a practical, client-focused approach, who enjoys solving complex business challenges and is eager to develop further in their career.

Why Join?

This role offers an excellent platform for career development with opportunities to work on cutting-edge, high-value projects. Benefits include:

• An attractive salary, bonus scheme, and comprehensive benefits package.
• A supportive and inclusive culture promoting professional growth and well-being.
• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options and both full-time and part-time roles.
• Well-being initiatives to support work-life balance.
• Ongoing professional development, including tailored training and leadership opportunities.

How to Apply

If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your CV or contact Tom Amer at [contact details].