Enterprise Architect (Adobe)

Frazer Nash Consultancy; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to provide legal advice across various sectors including Defence and Energy. Candidates must be qualified solicitors with at least 5 years PQE and experience in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements. The role supports hybrid working, fostering teamwork and development within a collaborative environment. Benefits include competitive salary, holiday buy options, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary with yearly reviews

25 days holiday + the opportunity to buy 5 days

Welcoming work culture

Flexible working

Enhanced parental benefits

Company pension scheme

Targeted professional development

Life assurance

Private healthcare membership

Bonus scheme linked to company performance

Paid membership fees to a professional institution

Support in attaining professional membership

Cycle to work scheme

Season rail ticket loan

Qualifications

• 5+ years of PQE in private practice or in-house.
• Experience in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Ability to train and guide team members.
• Strong communication skills for interaction with teams and management.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and support across various sectors.
• Review, draft, and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Advise on legal matters in the energy sector.
• Conduct advisory work and prepare precedent documents.

Skills

Legal advice and support

Negotiation of commercial agreements

Teamwork and collaboration

Written and oral communication

Working under pressure

Education

Qualified solicitor (5 years PQE)

Job description

Title

Legal Counsel

Salary

Competitive (Depending on experience)

Location

Leatherhead, Bristol or Glasgow is preferable but would consider any FNC office for the right candidate.

Working Pattern

The Legal Team primarily works remotely with one office day per week, subject to business needs. We operate a flexible hybrid working pattern at Frazer-Nash, with time split between the office, client sites and working from home.

Closing date

31st December 2025 (early applications encouraged).

The role

We have a rewarding opportunity for an experienced solicitor to join our busy Legal Team. The successful candidate will report to the Head of Legal and provide legal advice and support to the business at all levels and across a broad range of sectors. The Legal Team's objective is to be a trusted advisor to the business. We are looking for a professional who values teamwork and can offer strong legal advice in a pragmatic and timely way, taking into account the commercial considerations of Frazer-Nash (a KBR company). The Legal Team advises on projects spanning a range of sectors including Defence and Energy. The role of Legal Counsel involves reviewing, drafting and negotiating a wide variety of commercial agreements. The ideal candidate will also be involved in advisory work, the preparation of precedent documents and providing legal support for internal projects. We are particularly interested in candidates who have extensive experience advising on legal matters in the energy sector and/or experience of advising on intellectual property matters. Experience of working as part of an in‑house team would also be beneficial.

Essential requirements

• A qualified solicitor with at least 5 years PQE either in private practice or in‑house.
• Experience in reviewing, drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, including supply terms, framework agreements, memorandums of understanding, joint venture agreements and subcontracts.
• Ability to provide training and guidance to team members and the business on relevant legal developments.
• Very good written and oral communication and the ability to easily interact with project teams, senior management and external parties.
• Good ability to work to challenging timeframes and under pressure, handle effectively.
• Ability to work well independently, coupled with strong interpersonal skills and a willingness to participate in a collaborative team environment.
• Experienced in supporting the training and development of junior team members.

Beneficial requirements

• Experience providing advice on intellectual property issues including strategic legal guidance on the protection and exploitation of intellectual property, patent applications and a working knowledge of the MOD IP DEFCONs.
• Experience advising on contracts, including Government Framework Agreements, NEC contracts and MOD DEFCONs.
• Experience advising on IR35/Off Payroll Working rules.
• Experience advising on software development agreements.
• Experience advising on the legal aspects of developing and supplying products.
• Pre‑employment screening and UK National Security Vetting clearance required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with yearly reviews.
• 25 days holiday + the opportunity to buy 5 days.
• Company with a welcoming work culture.
• Flexible working.
• Enhanced parental benefits.
• Company pension scheme.
• Targeted professional development.
• Life assurance.
• Private healthcare membership.
• Bonus scheme linked to company performance.
• Paid membership fees to a professional institution.
• Support in attaining professional membership.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Season rail ticket loan.