Legal Counsel 3+ Hybrid -

ZipRecruiter; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An expanding engineering company in Bristol is seeking a Qualified Lawyer to provide legal support across departments. You will draft and negotiate various commercial contracts while adhering to a hybrid work model. A qualified candidate will have over 3 years of experience, whether in-house or at a leading law firm. This is a unique opportunity to work closely with senior management in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' legal work experience.
• Experience working in-house or at a leading law firm.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to various internal departments.
• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts.
• Assist on M&A transactions and with regulatory and corporate governance.

Skills

Legal drafting

Contract negotiation

Commercial contracts

Regulatory assistance

Education

Qualified in England & Wales

Job description

Overview

Hybrid role that requires 2 days per week in the office in Bristol at this expanding engineering company that operates internationally. Reporting to the Head of Legal, you will be the 2nd qualified lawyer at this expanding company with the drafting and negotiating of commercial contracts at the heart of the role. This is a key hire where you will work directly with senior management and be adept at working both autonomously and as part of a small team.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to the various internal departments.
• Draft and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts including, customer agreements, procurement agreements, R&D agreements and collaboration agreements amongst others.
• On an ad-hoc basis you will assist on M&A transactions and with other departments such as regulatory and corporate governance.

Qualifications

• Qualified in England & Wales
• 3+ years' legal work experience and currently working either in-house or at a leading law firm