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.

• 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

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

• 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

• 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.