A leading international law firm with an excellent reputation for its Commercial practice is looking for a Commercial Solicitor / Managing Associate to join its growing Bristol team. You will advise a sophisticated client base across a range of sectors, including technology, transport, healthcare and financial services, working on complex commercial matters and business-critical contracts within a highly regarded international practice.
This Commercial Solicitor / Managing Associate role in Bristol offers the opportunity to take a leading role on high-quality work while developing strong client relationships and contributing to the continued growth of the team. With exposure to complex commercial contracts, outsourcing, supply chain and technology matters, alongside opportunities to collaborate with specialist teams across a wider international platform, this is an excellent opportunity for a Commercial Solicitor / Managing Associate in Bristol looking to progress within a market-leading practice.
The Role:
- Advise clients on a broad range of commercial contracts and strategic agreements
- Lead on complex outsourcing, supply chain, procurement and distribution matters
- Draft and negotiate commercial arrangements including strategic alliances and collaborations
- Support clients on technology, software and other business-critical commercial projects
- Provide commercially focused advice on contractual risk and strategic business objectives
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across Commercial, Technology, IP, Data and Regulatory
- Develop and strengthen long-term client relationships while taking increasing responsibility
- Contribute to business development initiatives and support the continued growth of the Commercial practice
The Candidate:
- Qualified Solicitor with strong experience in commercial contracts
- Currently operating at Senior Associate, Managing Associate or equivalent level
- Excellent technical ability with experience drafting and negotiating complex agreements
- Strong understanding of commercial risk with a pragmatic and solutions-focused approach
- Experience across outsourcing, supply chain, procurement, technology or strategic commercial arrangements advantageous
- Confident managing client relationships and leading complex matters with appropriate autonomy
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams
- Ambitious and commercially minded with a genuine interest in developing the wider practice
The Benefits:
- Attractive bonus structure
- Great benefits package
- Generous annual leave plus bank holidays
- Company pension
- Private medical and travel insurance
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Commercial Managing Associate employer: William James Recruitment
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