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Clifton Search

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Greater Bristol Area, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

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Qualified solicitor (UK) with 2 - 5 PQE and experience in commercial contracts

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Title: Legal Counsel
Category: Jobs
Organiser: Clifton Search
Location: Greater Bristol Area, United Kingdom (Hybrid - 3 days per week in office)
Salary: £65,000.00 - £80,000.00 per year
Eligibility: Qualified solicitor (UK) with 2 - 5 PQE
Deadline: Not specified Description:
Clifton Search is recruiting a Legal Counsel on behalf of a global leader operating within the industrial and manufacturing sector. As part of an established in-house legal function, the successful candidate will provide a wide variety of commercial legal advice within a dynamic and complex business environment. This is a versatile role suitable for a commercial/corporate lawyer with a pragmatic approach. Key Responsibilities:
  • Act as a key contact for stakeholders across business units to influence and implement business strategy.
  • Review, draft, and negotiate high-value, complex commercial contracts with customers, sales intermediaries, suppliers, and service providers.
  • Provide corporate support and assist with Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A).
  • Support operational and commercial functions with day-to-day legal queries and issues.
  • Collaborate with product development teams to ensure compliance with commercial and IP frameworks.

Key Requirements:
  • Qualified solicitor (UK) with 2 - 5 years PQE and experience delivering pragmatic commercial legal advice.
  • Excellent experience in drafting commercial contracts.
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
  • High-quality training in UK Private Practice (Desirable).
  • Prior in-house experience, ideally within the manufacturing, industrial, construction, real estate, or software licensing sectors (Desirable).

Contact Information:
For inquiries, contact Giles Boustead (Director at Clifton Search) at 07500-113777.