Commercial Lawyer

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled commercial contracts lawyer to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile projects across various sectors, including energy and manufacturing. You will collaborate with international clients and gain exposure to complex transactions while providing top-tier legal support. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial contracts and a passion for delivering exceptional client service. Join a diverse team that values creativity and support, and take your career to the next level with exciting opportunities for growth and international experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of post-qualification experience in commercial contracts as a UK solicitor.
• Practical experience in a commercial environment, applying contract law.

Responsibilities

• Advise on contractual arrangements related to strategic projects.
• Collaborate with in-house legal teams and support businesses.

Skills

Commercial Contracts Law

Drafting Skills

Communication Skills

Data Protection

Negotiation Skills

Risk Management

Education

Solicitor Qualification

Job description

Job Opportunity: Commercial Contracts Lawyer

Our national commercial team brings together specialists across various sectors, including general commercial, digital, IP, energy, renewables, projects, and procurement. We serve FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 clients, public sector organizations, educational institutions, and industry bodies, handling high-profile projects and regulatory matters. Our team is one of the largest and most successful of its kind, with experts in industries such as manufacturing, life sciences, aerospace, energy, transport, and international trade. We operate across UK offices and collaborate internationally, providing a blend of City presence and local knowledge to support foreign inward investors in the UK.

We are seeking a 3+ to senior PQE commercial contracts lawyer to join our team and support our growing pipeline of projects.

What does the team do?

We advise on a wide range of contractual arrangements related to strategic projects and daily business operations across diverse industries. Our focus includes supporting advanced manufacturing, energy transition, decarbonisation, and productivity initiatives. Responsibilities involve contract strategy, drafting, negotiation, data protection (with specialist support), and risk management.

What’s exciting about this role?

You will work within a diverse team that values support and creativity. Your role involves collaborating closely with in-house legal teams and providing in-house style support to businesses without internal lawyers. You will gain experience working on multi-jurisdictional projects, supporting large industrial projects, expansion into new markets like the USA and Saudi Arabia, and potentially undertaking international secondments.

What does the ideal candidate look like?

We seek a lawyer with over 3 years of post-qualification experience in commercial contracts, gained at a City or large regional firm or in-house. Experience with international clients, import/export, tech, IP, and data protection is advantageous. Essential skills include excellent drafting, communication, enthusiasm, and a commitment to delivering top-tier client service.

Minimum requirements:

• At least 3 years of post-qualified experience in commercial contracts as a UK solicitor.
• Practical experience in a commercial environment, applying contract law at a reputable firm or in-house.
• Expertise in complex transactions, including supply chain, procurement, outsourcing, R&D, and sales channels.
• Ability to communicate complex legal advice clearly and practically to non-lawyers.