At a Glance
- Tasks: Review and negotiate contracts while providing ad hoc legal advice.
- Company: Join a collaborative Governance team in a supportive Bristol office.
- Benefits: Enjoy private medical cover, stock options, and 25 days annual leave.
- Other info: Hybrid working arrangement available; remote options considered for the right candidate.
- Why this job: This role offers a chance to work with a knowledgeable team in a flexible environment.
- Qualifications: Proven experience as a commercial lawyer, ideally with service agreements.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
We have a brand-new opportunity for a mid to senior level lawyer to join our Governance team. The role will be based in our Bristol office with a hybrid working arrangement, but alternative locations or remote working may be considered for the right candidate. You'll report to our Head of Legal, working in a collaborative, knowledgeable, and highly engaged team, within a supportive, flexible, and high-performing work culture.
In this key role, you can expect to:
- Review and negotiate contracts.
- Interact regularly with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring a communicative, collaborative and timely approach to delivery.
- Management and update the firm's own terms and conditions and contract related policies and guidance.
- Provide ad hoc legal advice.
- Maintain the firm's legal compliance register.
Qualifications
- Proven experience working as a commercial lawyer either inhouse or within a private practice setting.
- Demonstrable experience working with clients on supply of service agreements.
- Experience of consulting contracts would be welcome, particularly within the construction industry, but not essential.
- Commercial mindset with an ability to reach pragmatic solutions balancing risk against the commercial benefit.
- Proven ability to prioritise competing deadlines appropriately and to manage expectations both internally and externally.
- Experience of supporting others to develop knowledge, skills, and confidence.
- Great communication skills and an enthusiasm for problem solving.
- A dedication to continuous improvement.
Benefits
- Private medical cover.
- An electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.
- Stock options.
- 25 days of annual leave (increasing with service), alongside flexible and hybrid working.
Legal Counsel in Birmingham employer: Hoare Lea
The firm is located in Bristol and offers a hybrid working model. Employees benefit from private medical cover and an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, fostering a high-performing culture focused on continuous improvement.
