New! Legal Counsel

TSR-Legal; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal consulting firm based in Central Bristol is seeking a Commercial Contracts Lawyer to manage client and supplier contracts, ensure legal compliance, and mitigate risks. The ideal candidate has proven experience in commercial contracts, ideally in the technology sector, and excellent communication skills. This role offers a unique opportunity to impact the company's commercial success positively. Interested candidates should reach out for a confidential discussion.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial contracts, ideally within the technology/software sector.
• Strong legal expertise and the ability to manage complex contracts.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts including renewals and change orders.
• Advise on risk mitigation and legal compliance.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align contracts with business strategy.
• Lead process improvements to streamline the contract lifecycle.
• Support commercial bids ensuring optimal terms.
• Manage contract disputes and liaise with external legal advisors.

Skills

Commercial contracts management

Legal compliance

Risk mitigation

Stakeholder management

Job description

Legal Counsel | Central Bristol

Our client is an innovative leader in the pensions technology space, offering cutting‑edge solutions for pensions and benefits administration. Their flagship product, is a powerful, web‑based platform that streamlines complex workflows and enhances the efficiency of modern pensions departments. The company is committed to continuous growth and excellence, and they are now seeking a Commercial Contracts Lawyer to support their ambitious goals.

As Commercial Contracts Lawyer, you will play a crucial role in managing client and supplier contracts, ensuring legal compliance, mitigating risk, and aligning commercial terms with business objectives. Reporting to the Group Commercial Director, you’ll drive contract management excellence and support the development of the company’s commercial strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, including renewals and change orders.
• Advise on risk mitigation, legal compliance, and intellectual property protection.
• Collaborate with internal teams (IT, Finance, Marketing, etc.) to align contracts with business strategy.
• Lead process improvements to streamline the contract lifecycle and enhance efficiency.
• Support commercial bids, ensuring optimal terms and risk management.
• Manage contract disputes and liaise with external legal advisors as needed.

What You’ll Bring:

• Proven experience in commercial contracts, ideally within the technology/software sector.
• Strong legal expertise and the ability to manage complex contracts and mitigate risk.
• Ability to align contracts with business objectives and drive strategic decisions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

This is a unique opportunity to join a leading business and make a real impact on its commercial success. If you’re passionate about contract law and want to play a key role in a dynamic company, we’d love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Karen, Legal Director at TSR Legal: Email:[e-mail] Phone:[phone]