Commercial Technology & Media Lawyer - Bristol

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in Bristol is seeking a talented Commercial Technology & Media Lawyer to join their growing team. The successful candidate will engage in high-value projects across sectors like AI and fintech, advising clients on contracts and data protection matters. The role offers a competitive salary, bonus scheme, and supports professional development within a diverse culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

25 days' holiday

Private medical insurance

Support for professional development

Inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Strong background in commercial law with knowledge in IP, IT, tech, gaming, and data protection.
• Proven ability to manage own caseload and assist on high-value transactions.
• Relevant experience in a major firm or in-house equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate contracts including collaboration and licensing.
• Advise clients on IP protection, licensing, and technology transfer.
• Support clients on projects like outsourcing and software procurement.
• Provide GDPR compliance advice to businesses handling personal data.
• Build client relationships and contribute to business development.

Skills

Commercial law background

Knowledge of IP

Knowledge of IT

Knowledge of tech

Knowledge of gaming

Knowledge of data protection

Excellent drafting skills

Commercial judgment

Interpersonal skills

Education

4+ years' PQE

Job description

Commercial Technology & Media Lawyer - Bristol

Prestigious Top 50 law firm are looking for a talented lawyer with strong commercial, tech, media, IP, and data protection expertise to join their growing Bristol team. The successful candidate will work on complex, high-value projects with clients ranging from global blue chips to fast-moving start-ups across cutting-edge sectors such as AI, fintech, life sciences, gaming, and digital media.

What you'll do:

• Draft and negotiate a wide range of contracts including collaboration, licensing, supply, and distribution agreements.
• Advise on IP protection, exploitation, licensing, and technology transfer.
• Support clients in tech, media, and telecoms on major projects such as outsourcing, system development, and software procurement.
• Provide data protection and GDPR compliance advice to tech-driven businesses handling large volumes of personal data.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while contributing to business development and marketing initiatives.
• Work closely with colleagues across the UK and internationally on cross-border matters.

What we're looking for:

• Strong commercial law background with knowledge of IP, IT, tech, gaming, and data protection issues.
• 4+ years' PQE (flexible for the right experience).
• Proven ability to manage your own caseload and assist on complex, high-value transactions.
• Excellent drafting skills, commercial judgment, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working directly with clients in a city, major regional, or leading international firm (or in-house equivalent).

What's on offer:

• Competitive salary with annual review.
• Bonus scheme and flexible hybrid working.
• 25 days' holiday (increasing with service) plus holiday exchange.
• Private medical insurance and enhanced parental leave.
• Support for professional development and career growth.
• Inclusive culture where diversity of thought and background is valued.

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 their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, 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.*