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Senior Legal Counsel - Bristol

Bristol Permanent £70,000 - £80,000 per year View Job Description
As a Senior Solicitor, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. You will play a key role in enabling the business to deliver some of the UK's most important clean energy, defence, and international programmes.
  • Opportunity to work for a FTSE Business
  • True autonomy and varied scope of work

About Our Client

FTSE listed business in the Engineering space

Job Description

  • Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of complex commercial agreements, including Joint Ventures, Teaming Agreements, MOUs, and high-value supply chain contracts.
  • Provide clear, practical legal advice to commercial colleagues supporting UK and international projects.
  • Partner with project, engineering, and commercial teams to ensure contract compliance and manage legal risk.
  • Advise on specialist topics, including nuclear liability, regulated environments, and long-term contracting models.
  • Support the Commercial Director with strategic atters and contribute to business-wide continuous improvement

The Successful Applicant

  • Qualified Solicitor admitted to the roll in England & Wales (or equivalent UK jurisdiction) with significant post-qualification experience (typically 5+ years PQE for senior-level work).
  • Demonstrable track record of leading complex commercial negotiations.
  • Strong experience drafting and advising on high-value contractual agreements.
  • Ability to influence senior stakeholders and work collaboratively with technical and commercial teams.
  • Excellent judgement, communication skills, and professional resilience.

What's on Offer

  • Salary up to £80,000 + 15% bonus
  • Hybrid working of up to 2 days in the office per week
  • Matched Pension Contribution 6%
  • 25 days + Bank Holidays
  • Buy & Sell Holiday up to one week
  • Private Medical Insurance
Contact
Stacey Graham
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6962359
Phone number
+44 118 933 7035

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Commercial
Sector
Business Services
Location
Bristol
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Stacey Graham
Consultant phone
+44 118 933 7035
Job reference
JN-032026-6962359