New role to join a established In House Legal team in the Bristol region. (4 or 5 days)
This is a 12 month interim position.
This is a hugely varied role and you will have the opportunity to work widely across a fast growth powerhouse.
As part of an established and brilliantly friendly legal team, responsibilities will include;
- Drafting, negotiating and advising on a variety of commercial agreements.
- Providing legal advice on a range of issues, including but not limited to the cost-effective resolution of contentious matters.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders and business partners.
- Identifying legal risks and communicating these to the Executive for risk acceptance in accordance with established procedures.
- Advising on operational and related issues and providing pragmatic advice on ongoing ad-hoc queries.
- Assisting in the management of other areas including disputes, employment, approving marketing materials, IP and IT
Background required
A qualified solicitor with 2+years post-qualification experience.
We are happy to consider lawyers with a higher pqe if this fits within our budget.
- Commercial contracts experience, ideally in- house;
- Strong commercial acumen and pragmatism;
- A solution focused approach;
- A highly pro-active attitude
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks, take initiative and produce work to tight deadlines while maintaining attention to detail;
- Strong relationship building skills ad someone who loves to work in great teams.
- Availability to start at short notice
Hybrid working pattern 2 days office per week required.
Close links to M4/M5 Motorways
We are also open to part-time 4 days.
In-House Counsel in Birmingham employer: Clifton Search
This independent firm stands out as an excellent employer by offering a flexible working environment that prioritises work-life balance, allowing you to work remotely from anywhere in the UK. With a supportive and down-to-earth culture, employees benefit from strong team collaboration, dedicated onboarding, and completion teams, ensuring you can manage a substantial caseload effectively while enjoying opportunities for professional growth within a thriving residential property sector.
