Expire in: 20 days
Job Title: Commercial Solicitor 3-5 PQE
Salary: £65K - £80K
Hours: Full Time
Location: Bristol | hybrid | 3 days in the office a week
Job Reference: CWS554
Join a well established and ever growing Legal 500 boutique Law firm that offers real responsibility and career development opportunities. A commercial solicitor at this firm handles high-value, complex contracts. With senior partners closely involved, the role offers hands-on experience in drafting, negotiating, and advising on commercially significant deals. The firm's pragmatic, business-focused approach means solicitors deliver advice with real impact, gaining early responsibility and valuable professional growth in a collaborative, client-focused environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including software licensing, service agreements, consultancy, and outsourcing arrangements.
* Advise clients on intellectual property, data protection, IT security, and regulatory compliance.
* Identify and mitigate contractual risks, translating client business objectives into practical, legally sound solutions.
* Provide ongoing commercial support, including maintaining templates, updating agreements, and anticipating future risks.
* Collaborate with internal teams, senior lawyers, and external specialists to ensure the right expertise is applied to complex matters.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
* Qualified solicitor in England and Wales, ideally with 3-5 years post qualified experience in commercial law.
* Proven track record in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial contracts, including software licensing and service agreements.
* Strong understanding of intellectual property, data protection, and IT/compliance matters.
* Demonstrated ability to identify and mitigate contractual risks while providing commercially practical advice.
* Experience working directly with clients and collaborating with senior lawyers or external specialists on complex matters.
* Previous mentoring or training experience is desirable, particularly in supporting junior lawyers or law students.
* Ambitious and motivated to grow within the firm, with a long-term goal of progressing to director or partner level.
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