Legal Counsel - Corporate and Commercial

adm-Indicia; Bristol; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global legal team in Bristol is looking for a Legal Counsel to join their dynamic group. In this fast-paced role, you will manage commercial contracts, provide legal advice, and support various corporate projects. The successful candidate will possess a law degree and 4-6 years of relevant experience, demonstrating strong communication and organizational skills. This is an opportunity to work closely with teams across multiple regions while focusing on growth and sustainability.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience as a Legal Counsel in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to draft clear, commercially focused documents.
• Experience in corporate/M&A is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate various commercial agreements.
• Support contentious matters and assist with corporate projects.
• Monitor legal budgets and manage legal fee invoices.

Skills

Commercial law experience

Legal drafting

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Proactive problem-solving

Education

Law degree (LLB or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Legal Counsel - Corporate and Commercial

Department: Legal

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Bristol

Description

We are a fast-paced, supportive global legal team that works closely across regions. Our goal is to help adm-Indicia achieve its strategic aims, manage risk, and support revenue growth. Day-to-day, we provide legal advice; negotiate supplier and client contracts; manage corporate structures; handle company secretarial, data protection, insurance, and contentious matters; and ensure strong governance across the business. Growth and long-term sustainability are central to our approach. We are seeking a talented, ambitious lawyer with 4–6 years’ experience to join our Global Legal Team. This is a broad in-house role in a fast-growing company, offering exposure to all areas that require legal input. You’ll work with a team based across the UK, India, the US and Switzerland, supporting all regions.

Responsibilities

What We Do

• Commercial contracts (NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, DPAs)
• Contract queries and disputes
• Corporate compliance and policies
• Company secretarial matters
• Intellectual property
• Insurance
• Data protection
• General commercial and corporate legal advice

What You’ll Do

• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements
• Support contentious matters and proceedings
• Assist with corporate projects and M&A
• Draft and update internal policies
• Contribute to group insurance matters and renewals
• Monitor legal budgets and manage legal fee invoices
• Support wider legal projects, ensuring compliance and sharing best practices
• Improve legal processes, templates and tools
• Work closely with teams in Europe, Asia and the US

Skills and Experience

• Law degree (LLB or equivalent) and experience as a Legal Counsel in a fast-paced environment
• Strong commercial law experience (private practice and/or in-house)
• Ability to draft clear, commercially focused documents
• Corporate/M&A experience is helpful
• Strong communication, organisation and planning skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Solutions-focused, proactive approach
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to prioritise
• Fluent English and strong Microsoft Office skills
• Good record-keeping habits

Mindset & Attributes

• Effective communicator who builds strong relationships
• Highly organised, able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Results-driven and accountable
• Creative, resourceful problem-solver
• Enthusiastic, with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn
• Analytical, logical and sound in judgment

Equal Opportunities

adm-Indicia is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse environment. We recruit, employ, develop, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. Should you need any reasonable adjustments made to this application process, please don't hesitate to let us know.