Senior Associate - Commercial Contracts (7+ PQE) - Bristol

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working and flexibility

Excellent benefits package

Clear pathway for progression

Job summary

A leading UK law firm is seeking a Senior Associate in Commercial Contracts with over 7 years' PQE. The role offers the chance to work on high-value projects across various sectors, mentoring junior lawyers and building client relationships. You will advise major brands on supply agreements, joint ventures, and much more. The firm boasts a collaborative culture and excellent benefits, including hybrid working options. This is a unique opportunity to grow in a market-leading team.

Qualifications

• 7+ years' PQE in commercial contracts required.
• Experience with complex projects and senior stakeholders.
• Helpful knowledge of IP, data protection, or consumer regulation.

Responsibilities

• Lead on complex commercial projects with high-profile clients.
• Provide strategic advice on supply, services, and distribution agreements.
• Shape client relationships and mentor junior lawyers.

Skills

Drafting and negotiating commercial agreements

Client relationship management

Project management

Collaboration across sectors

Communication skills

Education

Qualified lawyer (England & Wales or Scotland)

Job description

Senior Associate - Commercial Contracts (7+ PQE) - Bristol

A leading UK law firm with a reputation for high quality work, award winning culture and a genuinely collaborative approach is looking for an experienced Commercial Contracts Senior Associate to join its market leading Commercial team. Known for advising major national brands and delivering pragmatic, commercially focused solutions, the firm offers an environment where quality of work and quality of life go hand in hand.

The Role

As a Senior Associate, you'll take the lead on complex, high value commercial projects across a range of sectors including retail, food & drink, sport, leisure and logistics. You'll work closely with top tier clients on sophisticated commercial arrangements, providing strategic, practical advice on:

• Supply and services agreements
• Joint ventures and collaboration arrangements
• Distribution, agency, logistics and warehousing
• Sale and purchase terms
• Consumer facing contracts and regulatory compliance

You’ll also play a key role in shaping client relationships, mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to business development initiatives. This is a role where you can make a real impact from day one.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified lawyer (England & Wales or Scotland) with 7+ years' PQE in commercial contracts.
• Strong experience drafting, negotiating and advising on a broad range of commercial agreements.
• Knowledge of IP, data protection or consumer regulation is helpful but not essential.
• Confident managing complex projects and working directly with senior stakeholders.
• Commercially minded, collaborative and comfortable working across multiple sectors.
• Strong communicator with the ability to build long term client relationships.

Why Join

• Work with high profile clients including major national brands.
• Join a market leading Commercial team.
• Award winning workplace: Investors in People Platinum, Legal Business Awards Law Firm of the Year, and voted Firm of the Year to Work For.
• Hybrid working and genuine flexibility, with full time or part time options available.
• Excellent benefits package and a clear pathway for progression.

Contact Information

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.
(t) 0117 917 1929
(m) 07435 943574
(e) [e-mail]

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network 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, disability, culture or anything 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.*