At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide commercial and corporate legal advice in a dynamic business environment.
- Company: Global leader in the industrial and manufacturing sector.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a collaborative work culture.
- Other info: Office presence required 3 days a week, easily commutable from Bristol.
- Why this job: Join a versatile team and influence business strategy while tackling complex legal challenges.
- Qualifications: Qualified solicitor with 5+ years PQE and strong commercial contract drafting skills.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
Our client is a global leader operating within the industrial and manufacturing sector. As part of an established in-house legal function, you will provide a wide variety of commercial and corporate legal advice within a dynamic and complex business environment. We are looking for a versatile Commercial lawyer with a solid Corporate background. This is primarily a commercial role with the requirement to lead on M&A when the situation arises.
Key responsibilities
- Act as a key contact for stakeholders in a range of business units and corporate support departments to help influence and implement business strategy and direction.
- Act as a primary contact for the UK sales subsidiary providing day-to-day advice to sales and marketing colleagues.
- Review, draft and negotiate high-value, complex commercial contracts with customers, sales intermediaries, suppliers, service providers and other key business partners.
- The go-to contact for M&A within the team, advising the business on acquisitions.
- Support the business with responses to tenders and customer queries.
- Support on L&S change and process improvement projects that underpin the business's key objectives across multiple disciplines.
- Support operational and commercial functions with day-to-day legal queries and issues.
- Work with product development teams to ensure compliance with commercial and IP frameworks.
- Assist in maintaining the L&S team's templates, precedents and other know-how materials.
- Provide practical solutions to complex legal problems as a key business partner.
- Support senior lawyers as required, both in the UK and internationally.
Key requirements
- Qualified solicitor (UK) with 5+ pqe and experience in delivering pragmatic, commercial legal advice in a demanding private practice or in-house environment.
- Excellent drafting commercial contracts experience.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
- Corporate M&A Experience.
- High quality training in a UK Private Practice.
Desirable
- Working in house – ideally within the manufacturing or industrial sectors.
- Mergers and acquisitions experience (essential).
- Real estate and property.
- Construction.
- Software licensing and AI.
- Contract management and other legal tools.
This is a role requiring office presence 3 days per week. The offices are easily commutable from Bristol and close to major motorways.
In House Counsel 5+Commercial/Corporate in Bristol employer: Clifton Search
As a global leader in the industrial and manufacturing sector, our company offers an exceptional work environment that fosters professional growth and collaboration. With a strong emphasis on employee development, we provide opportunities for our legal team to engage in high-stakes commercial and corporate matters, including M&A, while enjoying a supportive culture that values innovation and teamwork. Located conveniently near Bristol, our office is easily accessible, allowing you to balance a rewarding career with a fulfilling personal life.
