Senior Associate - Commercial Contracts - 6+ Years PQE

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Supportive professional environment

Diverse and inclusive culture

Job summary

A national law firm is seeking a Senior Associate in Commercial Contracts with over 6 years PQE. This role involves managing complex contracts and advising clients on regulatory compliance. You will lead significant commercial projects while mentoring junior colleagues within a flexible, hybrid working environment. The firm values a supportive culture, allowing you to influence outcomes from day one while working with top-tier clients on innovative matters.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years' PQE in commercial contracts within a recognized practice.
• Experience in various sectors and managing large-scale projects.
• Knowledge of IP, data protection, and consumer regulation is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage and negotiate complex commercial contracts across sectors.
• Advise clients on regulatory compliance, including consumer law.
• Lead high value, multi-party commercial matters.

Skills

Drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements

Advising senior stakeholders

Commercial awareness

Mentoring junior colleagues

Education

Qualified Solicitor registered with the SRA or Law Society of Scotland

Job description

Senior Associate - Commercial Contracts – 6+ Years PQE

Location: Flexible UK locations (with hybrid working)

Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (part-time considered)

Salary: £80,000 to £110,000 (depending on experience)

A leading national law firm is seeking an experienced Commercial Contracts Lawyer to join its highly regarded Commercial team. This is an exceptional opportunity to work with top tier clients on high value, innovative matters, while contributing to a supportive and progressive environment where you can make a meaningful impact from day one.

The Role

In this role, you will lead on sophisticated commercial projects and collaborate across practice areas to deliver clear, strategic and pragmatic advice. Responsibilities include:

• Managing and negotiating complex commercial contracts across sectors
• Advising clients on regulatory compliance, including consumer law
• Leading high value, multi‑party commercial matters
• Helping shape and strengthen key client relationships
• Mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to team development
• Playing an active role in business development and wider practice growth

The Team

The Commercial team is recognised nationally and internationally for its depth of expertise and ability to advise on complex, high profile and ground‑breaking projects. Areas of specialism include:

• Supply arrangements
• Commercial joint ventures
• Collaboration and partnering agreements
• Terms and conditions for sale and purchase
• Distribution and agency agreements
• Logistics and warehousing
• Consumer contracts
• Services agreements

The team works with a range of major clients, including well known household brands.

What Others Say

Clients consistently praise the team its commerciality and deep understanding of their business needs, noting the "exceptionally pragmatic advice from people who really take the time to get to know our business and how we operate."

The Firm

The firm offers a professional yet progressive working environment where quality of work and quality of life go hand in hand. Its collaborative culture attracts some of the strongest legal talent in the market, and the firm has been recognised with multiple awards for excellence, innovation and employee experience.

A modern hybrid working model supports flexibility and work life balance.

Candidate Requirements

This role is suited to a lawyer who is:

• A qualified Solicitor registered with the SRA or Law Society of Scotland
• 6+ years' PQE in commercial contracts within a recognised practice
• Experienced in drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements
• Confident advising senior stakeholders and managing large scale projects
• Commercially minded, collaborative and adaptable
• Interested in emerging technologies and evolving regulatory landscapes
• Knowledge of IP, data protection and consumer regulation is beneficial but not essential

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you'd like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

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At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network to achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or any other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.