Commercial / Data Protection Solicitor - Bristol / Exeter

Simpson Judge; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Simpson Judge is recruiting a Commercial & Data Protection Associate to join its Commercial team in Bristol or Exeter on a hybrid basis. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years' PQE with a strong background in commercial contracts and data protection, and experience with non-contentious matters and technology-related work.

You will advise clients across a broad range of commercial issues, draft and negotiate contracts including SaaS and data processing provisions, and work closely with Partners

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' post-qualification experience in commercial contracts and data protection.
• Experience handling non-contentious commercial matters and data privacy issues.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements.
• Advising on data protection and data privacy issues.
• Drafting and negotiating SaaS, software, hardware, maintenance and support agreements.

Skills

Commercial contracts

Data protection

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Commercial & Data Protection Associate – Bristol / Exeter

Location: Bristol or Exeter – Hybrid Working

PQE: 3+

A well-regarded and growing national law firm is looking to recruit an experienced Commercial & Data Protection Associate to join its expanding Commercial team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with at least 3 years' post-qualification experience and a strong background in commercial contracts and data protection to take on high-quality, varied work within a supportive and commercially focused team.

The role offers hybrid working, with candidates required to be within commutable distance of either Bristol or Exeter. You do not need to be able to commute to both locations.

Working closely with experienced Partners and colleagues across the wider team, you will play an integral role in advising a diverse client base, ranging from entrepreneurial businesses and growing companies through to major national and international organisations.

The Role

You will advise clients across a broad range of non-contentious commercial matters, with particular emphasis on commercial contracts and data protection.

Your work is likely to include:

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements.
• Advising on data protection and data privacy issues.
• Drafting and negotiating SaaS, software, hardware, maintenance and support agreements.
• Advising on goods and services agreements.
• Drafting and reviewing agency and distribution arrangements.
• Advising on data processing and data sharing provisions within commercial contracts.
• Reviewing and negotiating data protection warranties, disclosures and related provisions in transaction documents.
• Supporting clients on technology and IT-related matters.
• Working with clients to understand their commercial objectives and provide practical, commercially focused legal advice.

You will have the opportunity to work on high-quality and high-value matters from the outset, while continuing to develop your expertise within an experienced and collaborative Commercial team.

About You

The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with at least 3 years' PQE, with a strong track record in commercial contracts and data protection.

You are likely to have:

• Solid experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience of data protection and privacy matters.
• Experience advising businesses on a broad range of commercial issues.
• An interest or background in technology and IT-related work.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• The confidence to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a wider team.
• A commercial and pragmatic approach to providing legal advice.
• Strong communication and client relationship skills.
• A genuine interest in developing client relationships and contributing to business development.

Experience gained within a national, international or leading regional law firm would be advantageous, although candidates from a range of backgrounds will be considered where they can demonstrate the required commercial contracts and data protection experience.

Why Consider the Role?

This is an opportunity to join a well-established and growing Commercial team where you will be exposed to a varied and interesting caseload and work with a diverse client base.

The firm places a strong emphasis on collaboration, professional development and maintaining a positive working environment, alongside providing its lawyers with the flexibility of hybrid working.

You will have access to ongoing training and development, high-quality work and the opportunity to build on your commercial and data protection expertise within a forward-thinking legal practice.