Senior Legal Counsel

About the role

We have a brand-new opportunity for a mid to senior level lawyer to join our Governance team. The role will be based in our Bristol office with a hybrid working arrangement, but alternative locations or remote working may be considered for the right candidate.

You’ll report to our Head of Legal, working in a collaborative, knowledgeable, and highly engaged team, within a supportive, flexible, and high-performing work culture.

Responsibilities

• Review and negotiate contracts.
• Interact regularly with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring a communicative, collaborative and timely approach to delivery.
• Management and update the firm’s own terms and conditions and contract related policies and guidance.
• Provide ad hoc legal advice.
• Maintain the firm’s legal compliance register.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a commercial lawyer either in-house or within a private practice setting.
• Demonstrable experience working with clients on supply of service agreements. Experience of consulting contracts would be welcome, particularly within the construction industry, but not essential.
• Commercial mindset with an ability to reach pragmatic solutions balancing risk against the commercial benefit.
• Proven ability to prioritise competing deadlines appropriately and to manage expectations both internally and externally.
• Experience of supporting others to develop knowledge, skills, and confidence.
• Great communication skills and an enthusiasm for problem solving.
• A dedication to continuous improvement.