Senior Legal Counsel

Here’s a professionally written Job Description (JD) for a Senior Commercial Lawyer (12-Month FTC) based in Wotton-under-Edge, with hybrid working and a broad commercial legal remit:

Senior Commercial Lawyer – 12-Month FTC

Location: Wotton-under-Edge (3 days per week in the office)

Salary: Up to £110,000 per annum (pro rata)

Start Date: Immediate to 1-month notice period considered

Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract – 12 Months

Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 days office, 2 days remote)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Lawyer to join a dynamic in-house legal team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially focused solicitor with broad experience across commercial contracts, corporate/M&A, IP/IT, and data privacy, compliance, Competition to step into a high-impact role at a key stage of business growth.

You will provide proactive, solution-oriented legal support to stakeholders across the business, helping to drive commercial outcomes while ensuring legal and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts including supply, procurement, distribution, licensing, SaaS, and service agreements.
• Provide legal support on corporate transactions, including M&A, reorganisations, and due diligence.
• Advise on intellectual property and technology matters, including licensing and brand protection.
• Ensure compliance with data protection laws (UK GDPR) and support the business on privacy governance.
• Partner with internal business units (e.g. procurement, finance, IT, marketing) to provide pragmatic and commercially sound legal advice.
• Assist in the development and delivery of legal templates, policies, and training where needed.
• Liaise with external counsel as required.

Key Requirements

• Qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with 8+ years’ PQE (or equivalent experience).
• Strong in-house or private practice experience across commercial, corporate, IP/IT, and data privacy, Life Science.
• Track record of managing complex contracts and providing commercially focused legal advice.
• Able to work independently, handle competing priorities, and build trust with stakeholders.
• Available to start immediately or within 1 month.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of up to £110,000 per annum (pro rata).
• A collaborative and purpose-driven environment.
• Hybrid working with 3 days per week in our Wotton-under-Edge office.
• Exposure to a wide range of high-quality legal work in a fast-paced, evolving business.

How to Apply

If you’re a hands-on, business-minded lawyer ready to make an impact in a commercially driven role, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV and availability.

Let me know if you’d like it tailored for a specific sector (e.g., life sciences, tech, manufacturing), or adjusted to sound more formal or more casual.