New! Legal Counsel

TSR Legal; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pensions technology firm is seeking a Legal Counsel to join their team in Bristol. This role is critical for managing client and supplier contracts, ensuring compliance, and aligning commercial terms with business objectives. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in commercial contracts, particularly within the technology sector, and strong stakeholder management skills. This is an exciting opportunity to influence the commercial success of a growing company.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial contracts, ideally within the technology/software sector.
• Ability to align contracts with business objectives and drive strategic decisions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

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 to align contracts with business strategy.
• Lead process improvements to streamline the contract lifecycle.
• Manage contract disputes and liaise with external legal advisers.

Skills

Experience in commercial contracts

Legal expertise

Stakeholder management

Job description

Legal Counsel - 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 advisers 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]