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New Role in Established In-House Legal Team in Bristol Region
(4 or 5 days)
This is a 12-month interim position.
About the Role
This is a hugely varied role and you will have the opportunity to work widely across a fast growth powerhouse.
Responsibilities
As part of an established and brilliantly friendly legal team, responsibilities will include:
- Drafting, negotiating and advising on a variety of commercial agreements.
- Providing legal advice on a range of issues, including but not limited to the cost-effective resolution of contentious matters.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders and business partners.
- Identifying legal risks and communicating these to the Executive for risk acceptance in accordance with established procedures.
- Advising on operational and related issues and providing pragmatic advice on ongoing ad-hoc queries.
- Assisting in the management of other areas including disputes, employment, approving marketing materials, IP and IT.
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Background Required
- A qualified solicitor with 2+ years post-qualification experience.
- We are happy to consider lawyers with a higher PQE if this fits within our budget.
- Commercial contracts experience, ideally in-house.
- Strong commercial acumen and pragmatism.
- A solution-focused approach.
- A highly pro-active attitude.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, take initiative, and produce work to tight deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
- Strong relationship-building skills and someone who loves to work in great teams.
- Availability to start at short notice.
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Working Pattern
Hybrid working pattern: 2 days office per week required.
Additional Information
- Close links to M4/M5 Motorways.
- We are also open to part-time 4 days.
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