Corporate & Commercial Solicitor (Permanent) in Bristol

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. 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 a 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.

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
• Commercial agreements including brand protection
• Intellectual property licences
• Agency and distribution agreements
• Some assistance with corporate transactions

The tasks are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities as all employees are required to be flexible, dynamic and have the capacity to think creatively when presented with challenges.

• Commercial Contracts
• Software Licenses and software development
• Any other "ad hoc" duties when required

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

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

• 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.
• 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.

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.

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.

Qualified Commercial Solicitor registered with the SRA, 4 years+ PQE in non-contentious commercial work.

Self-motivated, flexible and with a willing attitude.