Commercial & IP Solicitor - Bristol

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Strong benefits package

Flexible hybrid working

Supportive team culture

Job summary

A top regional law firm is seeking a Commercial & IP Solicitor to join their Bristol office. This role involves advising on public procurement rules, contract drafting, and working on impactful public sector projects. Ideal candidates will have over 3 years of PQE, strong communication skills, and experience in areas such as public procurement law. The firm offers a competitive salary, strong benefits, and flexible hybrid working, within a supportive and collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a solicitor, preferably with public sector clients.
• Experience in public procurement law is essential.
• Confident communicator with strong drafting skills.
• Experience in drafting/negotiating contracts.
• Excellent communication and drafting skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on public procurement rules and contract negotiation.
• Support colleagues on large-scale public sector projects.
• Work collaboratively with a variety of clients.
• Manage grant funding arrangements and subsidies where relevant.
• Support large public sector projects across multiple teams.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues to deliver high-quality advice.

Skills

Public procurement law

Contract drafting and negotiation

Communication

Attention to detail

Collaborative working

Education

3+ years PQE

Job description

Overview

Commercial & IP Solicitor - Bristol • Top 100 Law Firm

A leading regional and top 100 national law firm is seeking a Commercial & IP Solicitor to join its expanding Bristol office.

The Opportunity

You'll be joining a respected and growing public sector team that advises a wide range of clients, including:

• Local authorities
• Central government departments
• Utilities
• Public bodies and organisations across the UK

The work is varied, high profile and often part of major national projects across sectors such as telecommunications, regeneration, social housing, transport, energy and more.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll advise on a broad range of non-contentious commercial and public sector matters, including:

• Public procurement rules
• Contract drafting and negotiation
• Grant funding arrangements
• Subsidy control
• Local authority vires
• Supporting colleagues on large scale public sector projects

You'll work closely with a collaborative team and have the chance to contribute to some of the most significant public sector initiatives in the country.

About You

The ideal candidate will:

• Have 3+ years PQE
• Bring experience working with public sector clients or within a public body
• Have essential experience in public procurement law
• Ideally have exposure to commercial contracts or subsidy control (helpful but not essential)
• Be a confident communicator with strong drafting skills and excellent attention to detail
• Enjoy building relationships and working collaboratively across teams

Why This Role?

You'll be joining a highly ranked team known for its quality of work, supportive culture and commitment to career development. Expect:

• A competitive salary
• A strong benefits package
• Flexible hybrid working
• A genuinely collegiate environment where your growth is encouraged

This is a standout opportunity for a driven solicitor looking to deepen their public sector expertise while working on impactful, high quality matters.

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott. (t) 0117 917 1929 (m) 07435 943574 (e) [e-mail]

At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.