OverviewWe have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Legal Counsel to join BDO’s Business Services and Outsourcing (BSO) team. This role is pivotal in supporting the team to win and deliver professional services engagements while managing risk and ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.As Commercial Legal Counsel, you will provide expert advice on commercial contracts, helping shape agreements that protect the firm and enable successful client delivery. You’ll work closely with stakeholders across the business, influencing decisions and ensuring contractual terms align with BDO’s standards and strategic objectives.This is a fantastic chance to combine your legal expertise with commercial acumen in a dynamic, client-focused environment. The role is based in Reading or Bristol, offering flexibility and the opportunity to make a real impact within a growing team.You'll be someone with:England and Wales qualifiedexperience of advising on/negotiating/drafting/managing commercial contracts (preferably within the professional services and/or technology markets)good understanding of standard commercial boilerplate clausesfamiliarity with data protection law (UK GDPR)strong written and oral communication skillsYou’ll be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand.At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. #J-18808-Ljbffr