Commercial Solicitor (2-4 PQE) – Bristol | Hybrid

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Job summary

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd in Bristol is seeking a Commercial Solicitor with 2-4 years PQE to join a respected, growing team. The role offers hybrid flexibility and a broad, high-quality caseload in commercial work, including IP and technology matters.

The successful candidate will manage a varied workload, draft and negotiate contracts, advise on data protection and regulatory issues, and collaborate with internal and external counsel to deliver pragmatic legal solutions.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years PQE in commercial law
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills
• Experience across a broad range of commercial agreements
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Confidence in managing matters independently
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Motivation, organisation and a proactive mindset
• Client-focused approach and ability to juggle multiple matters
• Interest in a well-rounded commercial role with exposure to IP work

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts (supply, distribution, agency, SaaS, technology, IP licensing)
• Advising on data protection, consumer law and regulatory compliance
• Supporting corporate transactions and cross-border commercial arrangements
• Working closely with internal stakeholders and external counsel
• Delivering pragmatic, commercially focused legal solutions
• Supporting a collaborative and ambitious team culture
• Maintaining high professional standards and compliance

Skills

Drafting contracts

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

2-4 years PQE in commercial law

Job description

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd in Bristol is seeking a Commercial Solicitor with 2-4 years PQE to join a respected, growing team. The role offers hybrid flexibility and a broad, high-quality caseload in commercial work, including IP and technology matters.

The successful candidate will manage a varied workload, draft and negotiate contracts, advise on data protection and regulatory issues, and collaborate with internal and external counsel to deliver pragmatic legal solutions.