Corporate & Commercial Solicitor

Corporate & Commercial Solicitor | Bristol or Gloucester | £45,000 to £65,000 | Private Medical Insurance

Are you a dynamic Commercial Solicitor looking to take the next step in your career? If you want to work in a supportive, forward-thinking legal environment with a genuine commitment to work-life balance, this role could be exactly what you are seeking.

What's in it for you?

Work alongside dedicated professionals and benefit from support and genuine career development opportunities.
Enjoy working in a friendly, relaxed and supportive environment recognised for its high standards of client care.
Join a successful team with a growing client base bringing a varied workload including Tech & IP
A better work-life balance than many competitors and a positive workplace culture.
Salary: £45,000 – £65,000 per year (depending on experience).
Private Medical Insurance
31.5 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays and Christmas shut down)
Free parking onsite at Gloucester and Bristol offices
Free fruit in the office
Free Will Writing service
Discounted conveyancing services

The Role

You will join a busy, growing team where your expertise is valued and your career ambitions are supported. Reporting to the Head of Corporate and Commercial Department, you will handle a diverse caseload of commercial matters and develop your career in a firm that values innovation and flexibility. You will benefit from the guidance of experienced colleagues while also having the independence to manage your own files.

Drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts
Advising on terms and conditions, IT & e-commerce, and data protection
Managing agency, manufacturing and supply agreements
Handling collaboration and joint venture agreements
Drafting and advising on software licenses and development agreements
Working on franchise agreements
Undertaking due diligence for a variety of clients
Participating in business development and marketing activities
Providing assistance with corporate transactions as required
Taking on flexible “ad hoc” tasks as part of a team

What We're Looking For

Qualified solicitor with ideally 4 years+ PQE in non-contentious commercial work
Demonstrable experience with complex commercial and some corporate transactional matters
Ideally holding relevant experience in IP and Trademark work 
Strong communication, organisational, and IT skills
Self-motivated, flexible, and willing to embrace new challenges
Excellent attention to detail and high professional standards
Proven track record of excellent client care
Enjoy collaborating and participating in business development activities

What's On Offer?

Friendly, supportive, and relaxed working environment.
Onsite parking (Gloucester and North Bristol).
Free fruit in the office.
Private Medical Insurance.
Discounted conveyancing services.
Free Will Writing.
31.5 days annual leave including Bank Holidays and Christmas shutdown.This role can be based at either Gloucester or North Bristol, with regular office attendance expected. Full-time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday (9:00am – 5:30pm, with a 1 hour unpaid lunch break). Part-time hours and hybrid working may be considered to support your work-life flexibility.

Interested?

If you are passionate about delivering excellent client care and thrive in a collaborative, professional environment, this is a brilliant opportunity to make a real impact. If you'd like to discuss the opportunity in more detail, please contact Anna Honey at CKB Recruitment for a confidential conversation
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed