In-house Counsel

Legal Counsel – In‑house Bristol – Hybrid This is a fantastic opportunity for mid‑level Corporate lawyer (Associate to Senior Associate) to step into an In‑house Legal Counsel role in Bristol. Overview This opportunity is to join a growing international legal team at a global software investment and operating group. Supporting a portfolio of software businesses operating within the mining and asset management sectors, you will work closely with senior stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions. This role offers significant exposure to M&A activity, with the successful candidate expected to take an increasingly active role in leading transactions while supporting the wider commercial legal function. Reporting to the General Counsel, you will play a key role in supporting strategic growth initiatives and ensuring effective legal risk management across the portfolio. This is a hybrid position based in Bristol, with occasional international travel required. Key Responsibilities Support and progressively lead M&A transactions, including Legal due diligence Transaction structuringDrafting and negotiating acquisition documentation Managing deal execution processes Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) Software licence agreements SaaS agreements Supplier agreements Reseller and distribution agreements Provide legal advice to senior business stakeholders on commercial and operational matters Support corporate governance and legal entity management activities across multiple jurisdictions Develop, implement and maintain corporate compliance policies, procedures and best practices Create and maintain standard form customer and supplier agreements Manage relationships with external legal advisers and coordinate specialist legal support where required Assist with a variety of additional legal matters as they arise What experience is required Essential Qualified Solicitor admitted to the SRA Minimum 4 years' PQE either private practice or in‑house Demonstrable experience advising on M&A transactions Strong commercial awareness and ability to provide practical, business-focused legal advice Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills Desirable Experience negotiating technology, software licensing and SaaS‑related agreements Understanding of intellectual property law and broader technology-related legal issues Previous experience supporting international businesses operating across multiple jurisdictions Experience within the software, technology, mining, energy or asset management sectors What's on offer Hybrid working arrangement based in Bristol Opportunity to work on international transactions and strategic acquisitions Exposure to a diverse portfolio of software businesses across global markets Occasional travel may be required for training, acquisitions and key business meetings Strong career progression to leading a team Interested? Click apply now with an updated CV to Loraine Silvester at G2 Legal or call for a confidential chat. #J-18808-Ljbffr