Commercial Legal Counsel

BDO; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in the UK is seeking a Commercial Legal Counsel to join their BSO team. This role is key in providing legal support for professional service engagements, ensuring compliance, and managing commercial contracts. The ideal candidate will be qualified in England and Wales, with experience in commercial contracts and familiarity with UK GDPR. This position offers flexibility and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial contracts, preferably in professional services or technology.
• Understanding of standard commercial boilerplate clauses.
• Familiarity with UK GDPR.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on commercial contracts.
• Influence decisions related to contractual terms.
• Ensure compliance with laws and regulations.

Skills

Advising on commercial contracts

Negotiating and drafting contracts

Strong communication skills

Education

Qualified in England and Wales

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Legal Counsel to join BDO’s Business Services and Outsourcing (BSO) team. This role is pivotal in supporting the team to win and deliver professional services engagements while managing risk and ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

As Commercial Legal Counsel, you will provide expert advice on commercial contracts, helping shape agreements that protect the firm and enable successful client delivery. You’ll work closely with stakeholders across the business, influencing decisions and ensuring contractual terms align with BDO’s standards and strategic objectives.

This is a fantastic chance to combine your legal expertise with commercial acumen in a dynamic, client-focused environment. The role is based in Reading or Bristol, offering flexibility and the opportunity to make a real impact within a growing team.

You'll be someone with:

• England and Wales qualified
• experience of advising on/negotiating/drafting/managing commercial contracts (preferably within the professional services and/or technology markets)
• good understanding of standard commercial boilerplate clauses
• familiarity with data protection law (UK GDPR)
• strong written and oral communication skills

You’ll be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand.

At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development.