Commercial Professional Support Lawyer

Commercial Professional Support Lawyer l Top 100 Firm l Bristol

The firm:

This Top 100 firm has strong and tangible roots across the breadth of the South West region, whilst strategizing itself as a city outfit. The result is a focus on technology and investment with high-quality work coming through each of their practice areas which is very much sector focussed.

They differentiate themselves from their competitors by their culture which is underpinned by flexibility, inclusivity and collaboration. Last year, they spent several millions of pounds on improving technological tools and platforms to afford their lawyers greater agility and connectivity when working across offices.

A large number of their practices sit within the top tiers of the legal directories and the firm's management board continues to make strategic hires to strengthen their foothold in key sectors including Energy & Infrastructure, Private Equity, Retail & Consumer, Private Wealth and Islamic Finance.

The role:

Opportunity for a Commercial Professional Support Lawyer with a passion for the technical side of the law to support a dynamic commercial practice, to be based out of Bristol.

As the sole PSL lawyer for the Commercial team, but part of an established Knowledge group across the firm, the firm is looking for someone with the experience and technical prowess to provide resources to support the department with its mandates.

You will have outstanding technical knowledge and expertise in one or several of the following areas: technology contracts, commercial trading, IT software licensing, outsourcing, franchising, data privacy, digital regulation, IP and more.

As a PSL, you will design and implement precedents, knowhow, research resources, training and other technical excellence components to help deliver strategy objectives.

This role would suit a range of qualified individuals coming from a number of backgrounds. Whether you're a Solicitor 8+ years PQE with a passion for the technical side of the law, an existing PSL, working in-house or perhaps in government this firm would like to hear from you.

The ideal candidate:

• Commercial Solicitor or existing PSL with at least 8+ years PQE
• Outstanding technical knowledge across a range of commercial contracts
• Demonstrable people skills and the ability to engage with lawyers at all levels

What's on offer:

• Competitive salary, generous benefits and a flexible approach to working
• Opportunity to support a successful Commercial group made up of many high performing lawyers
• Chance to play a key role in contributing towards the continuing success of the team and the firm's wider Commercial offering

Unique opportunity for a Commercial Professional Support Lawyer to join a high-performing practice, to be based in Bristol.