Commercial Solicitor/Paralegal
Red Recruitment is recruiting a Commercial Solicitor to join our client, a leading UK retailer, in Avonmouth, Bristol.
This fixed-term opportunity will involve supporting the business with commercial contracts and day-to-day legal operations during a period of transition. You will work closely with teams across the organisation, providing practical legal support and coordinating with external law firms on more complex matters.
This role would suit an organised and commercially minded individual with experience reviewing, drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.
Benefits and Package for a Commercial Solicitor/Paralegal:
Salary: Competitive
Contract Type: 6-month FTC, with potential to go permanent
Location: Avonmouth, Bristol, with hybrid working
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Opportunity to earn additional holidays
Your birthday off
Discretionary company bonus scheme
Heavily subsidised onsite canteen
Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential advice and support
Product discounts, including up to 60% off own-brand products
Ongoing training and supportKey Responsibilities of a Commercial Solicitor/Paralegal:
Reviewing, drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, including non-disclosure agreements, software agreements, supplier terms and service contracts
Identifying legal and commercial risks, resolving routine queries within agreed guidance and referring complex matters to approved external law firms
Managing the Contract Lifecycle Management system, ensuring agreements are accurately recorded, stored and tracked
Monitoring contract renewals, termination dates and key milestones, keeping relevant stakeholders informed
Maintaining contract templates, legal guidance and internal playbooks
Supporting corporate governance, company secretarial tasks and due diligence for UK and international businesses
Coordinating external legal advice and acting as a link between internal teams and external counsel
Researching relevant UK and EU regulatory developments and supporting practical training for commercial teamsKey Skills and Experience of a Commercial Solicitor/Paralegal:
A law degree, equivalent legal qualification or demonstrable relevant experience
Practical experience reviewing, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, ideally gained within an in-house legal team
Familiarity with non-disclosure agreements, SaaS agreements, supplier terms, master service agreements and statements of work
Experience using or administering a Contract Lifecycle Management system
Strong judgement, with the ability to recognise when specialist legal advice is required
Awareness of regulatory developments relating to data protection, ESG, artificial intelligence and consumer rights
Excellent drafting, research and analytical skills, with strong attention to detail
Confident communication skills and the ability to manage relationships with internal stakeholders and external legal advisers
Ability to work independently within agreed authority and manage competing priorities
Experience supporting international businesses, corporate transactions or company secretarial work is desirableIf you have the relevant experience and are interested in this position, please apply now!
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