In-House Counsel

Company: Clifton Search
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Location: West Midlands
Job Description:

New role to join a established In House Legal team in the Bristol region. (4 or 5 days)

This is a 12 month interim position.

This is a hugely varied role and you will have the opportunity to work widely across a fast growth powerhouse.

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

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 organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks, take initiative and produce work to tight deadlines while maintaining attention to detail;
  • Strong relationship building skills ad someone who loves to work in great teams.
  • Availability to start at short notice

Hybrid working pattern 2 days office per week required.

Close links to M4/M5 Motorways

We are also open to part-time 4 days.

Posted: August 20th, 2026