Job Description Legal & Contractual Risk Advisor £Bristol (hybrid working) Permanent, Full Time Sellick Partnership is partnered with a leading professional services organisation to recruit an experienced Legal & Contractual Risk Advisor into a specialist advisory team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced commercial or public-sector lawyer with strong contract drafting and negotiation experience to work across commercial contracts, procurement, contractual risk and insurance. The role will support major public-sector and government organisations, helping them develop and negotiate contracts with suppliers delivering major projects and services. You will be responsible for drafting contracts and bespoke clauses around risk, liability and insurance, determining the requirements suppliers need to meet and negotiating these provisions with suppliers and their legal representatives. The role would suit a lawyer from a public-sector, government, procurement, commercial contracts or regulated environment. Experience with contractual risk, insurance or risk allocation would be advantageous. Draft, review and negotiate complex commercial contracts on behalf of public-sector and government clients. Draft bespoke provisions covering risk allocation, liability, indemnities and insurance requirements. Review tender and procurement documentation and advise on contractual risk. Negotiate contractual and insurance provisions with suppliers and their legal representatives. Advise on liability caps, indemnities, waivers and other risk-transfer mechanisms. Work closely with legal, procurement, commercial, finance, risk and project teams. Provide clear, practical advice on contractual risk and supplier compliance. Strong experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts. Strong understanding of contractual risk, including liability, indemnities, insurance and supplier obligations. Some knowledge of commercial insurance and insurance clauses would be beneficial, but is not essential. Strong commercial judgement and the ability to provide practical advice to senior stakeholders. Hybrid working with up to three days working from home. ~25 days' annual leave + bank holidays. ~ Strong wider benefits package. ~ Exposure to major government and public-sector organisations, including complex projects and procurement exercises. ~ A varied role combining commercial contracts, public-sector procurement, contractual risk and insurance. ~ Opportunity to develop your career within a specialist advisory environment. Alternatively, apply via the website now and a consultant will be in touch. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.
Legal Counsel - Risk & Compliance in Bristol employer: Sellick Partnership
Sellick Partnership is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters growth and innovation within the fast-paced technology sector. With hybrid working options and a competitive salary range of £35,000 - £45,000, employees benefit from 25 days of annual leave, exposure to a diverse portfolio of clients, and the opportunity to shape the compliance function in a rapidly expanding business. Join us to be part of a supportive team that values inclusivity and encourages professional development.
