Commercial Solicitor

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a mid to senior commercial solicitor to manage retained clients and negotiate agreements. The firm offers hybrid working, competitive salary, and excellent career growth opportunities. Qualified solicitors with experience in commercial contracts and strong oversight abilities are encouraged to apply. Located in Bristol, this role involves collaboration across legal, tax, and finance sectors, providing high-quality work for top-tier clients.

Benefits

25+ days holiday + bank holidays

Paid professional subscriptions

Flexible working environment

Qualifications

• 3+ PQE for mid-tier or 6+ PQE for senior/associate roles.
• Experience drafting SaaS/cloud agreements, software licenses, and commercial contracts.
• Ability to work independently and handle diverse workloads.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of retained commercial clients.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Collaborate on integrated advice with colleagues.

Skills

General commercial contract experience

Ability to manage matters independently

Supervising or mentoring junior lawyers

Education

Qualified solicitor (England & Wales)

Tools

SaaS/cloud agreements

Software licences

Supply agreements

Job description

Commercial Solicitor - Bristol

Location: Bristol (Hybrid working)
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

Yolk Legal is partnering with a rapidly expanding, multi-disciplinary group that integrates legal, corporate finance, tax, and strategic communications under one roof. Following a recent acquisition, the business is entering an exciting phase of growth and investment, offering a unique opportunity to join a forward‑thinking commercial legal team.

The legal division is known for delivering practical, commercially‑focused advice and maintaining long‑term client relationships across sectors such as technology, SaaS, manufacturing, distribution, education, and professional services. Operating primarily on a retainer model, the team provides ongoing strategic support and gets involved in the day‑to‑day commercial operations of its clients.

The group is now seeking mid to senior commercial solicitors to join the team, make an immediate impact, and contribute to a fast‑paced, high‑performing environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing a portfolio of retained commercial clients
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements
• Collaborating with colleagues across legal, tax, and finance for integrated advice
• Producing client‑facing documents including contract summaries, risk reports, and templates
• Handling multiple matters simultaneously, meeting tight deadlines
• Supporting business development initiatives and wider commercial projects

What We're Looking For

• Qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with 3+ PQE (mid‑tier) or 6+ PQE (senior/associate‑level)
• Strong general commercial contract experience
• Ability to manage matters independently, with minimal supervision
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior lawyers is advantageous
• Comfortable working on retainers and managing a diverse workload

Specific experience drafting and negotiating any of the following:

• SaaS/cloud agreements
• Software licences
• Supply, distribution, and reseller agreements
• Sale of goods and services
• Consultancy and franchise agreements

What You'll Get

• High‑quality work: Exposure to top‑tier commercial clients and high‑value contracts across tech, SaaS, distribution, and professional services
• Career growth: Structured progression, mentoring, training, and leadership opportunities
• Flexible, supportive environment: Hybrid working (1‑2 days WFH), collaborative culture, and regular team events
• Competitive benefits: Attractive salary, 25+ days holiday + bank holidays, paid professional subscriptions, and parking
• Unique experience: Work alongside experts across legal, finance, and communications for a fully integrated advisory perspective

If you're a Commercial Solicitor ready to take the next step and thrive in a fast‑paced, client‑focused environment, we want to hear from you. All applications will be handled confidentially.

For more information or to apply, contact Nicole Smith at #removed# or send your CV to Yolk Recruitment.

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work. Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.