Corporate and Commercial Solicitor in Bristol, Gloucester

Davies and Partners Solicitors is a well-established and busy commercial law firm with over 30 years’ experience. It provides a wide selection of other legal services for businesses and individuals. There are 5 offices in London, Birmingham, Bristol, Devon, and Gloucester. The company is recognised for its friendly, professional approach and high standards of client care. You will be able to work alongside leading professionals within this area and others and benefit from support and career development opportunities. The Company takes a modern and progressive approach to delivering legal services and has recently invested in new premises for its Bristol office.

The Company is growing to meet the demands of its client base – and this opportunity will offer much in terms of career development. The Company expects commitment but is in return committed to offering a better work-life balance than many of its competitors and prides itself on being able to offer a friendly and professional environment for its valued staff.

This role reports to the Head of the Corporate and Commercial Department.

The role would suit a commercially minded individual with good communication skills who enjoys business development and will bring energy and enthusiasm to the role. Under the guidance of more experienced members of the department, the successful applicant should be able to work independently on a mixed case load of commercial matters for a wide variety of clients. The applicant must be able to demonstrate their ability in dealing with complex matters, have good solid academics and be able to work effectively as part of a team. The range of work will include joint venture projects, data protection, terms and conditions and commercial agreements including brand protection, intellectual property licences, agency and distribution agreements as well as some assistance with corporate transactions.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Commercial Contracts
• Terms and Conditions
• IT & E commerce contracts
• Agency, Manufacturing and Supply Agreements
• Collaboration and Joint Venture Agreements
• Software Licenses and software development
• Franchise Agreements
• Undertaking Due Diligence
• Participation in Business Development and Marketing activities
• Any other "ad hoc" duties when required

Your job title does not define or limit your duties and you may be required to carry out other work within your abilities from time to time at our request. We reserve the right to introduce changes in line with technological developments which may impact upon your job duties or methods of working.

The successful candidate will either be based in the Bristol office or the Gloucester office.

Salary

Competitive + Benefits

Compliance

As part of our compliance procedures, applicants are asked to note that:

• references will be followed up;
• all gaps in CVs must be explained satisfactorily;
• proof of identity and (where applicable) qualifications will be required;
• reference requests will ask specifically whether the applicant has ever been subject to any proceedings/complaints initiated by the Law Society or any other professional body;
• appropriate suitability checks may be required prior to confirmation of appointment.

This role meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This role will require applicants who are offered employment to be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.

Equal Opportunities

Davies and Partners Solicitors provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable national laws. Davies and Partners Solicitors complies with applicable national laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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Person Specification

Essential Criteria

• Legal Status: Appropriate DBS disclosure will be required prior to confirmation of appointment.
• Right to live and work in the UK, e.g. valid UK or EU passport or appropriate visa/work permits.
• Education/Qualifications: Qualified Commercial Solicitor registered with the SRA.
• Skills/Knowledge: 4 years+ PQE in non-contentious commercial work, some corporate transactional experience, strong communication skills, good organisational, time management and IT skills, self-motivated, flexible and with a willing attitude, excellent attention to detail, professional attitude with excellent client care skills.