Corporate Associate - Bristol
Salary: Competitive
Location: Bristol
Hybrid Working Available
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Corporate Associate to join the Bristol office of a highly regarded UK Top 100 law firm with a strong national presence and an excellent reputation across the corporate, technology, life sciences, healthcare and education sectors. The firm is recognised for delivering high-quality legal advice whilst maintaining a genuinely collaborative and people-focused culture.
Joining a well-established Corporate team, you will advise a diverse client base ranging from start-ups and scale-ups through to SMEs, family-owned businesses, PLCs and multinational organisations.
This is a varied and commercially focused role offering exposure to high-quality transactional work, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions and venture capital investments. You'll work closely with ambitious businesses at all stages of their growth journey whilst enjoying direct client contact and meaningful responsibility from day one.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Advising clients on a broad range of corporate transactions, including M&A, venture capital and private equity matters
- Supporting SMEs, family businesses, start-ups, scale-ups and established corporates across a range of sectors
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating transaction documents
- Managing matters from instruction through to completion
- Participating in networking, business development and sector-focused initiatives
- Collaborating with colleagues across the wider firm on complex and multidisciplinary matters
Candidate Requirements
We're keen to hear from corporate lawyers with a solid grounding in transactional work who are looking to further their career within a supportive and ambitious team.
You will ideally have:
- Several years' post-qualification experience in corporate law
- Strong experience in M&A, venture capital and/or private equity transactions
- Excellent drafting, negotiation and technical legal skills
- Strong communication and relationship-building abilities
- Confidence managing client relationships and taking ownership of transactions
- Enthusiasm for networking and business development activities
Applications are welcomed from lawyers currently in private practice as well as those considering a move back into private practice from an in-house role.
Why Join?
This firm has built one of the strongest cultures in the regional market and is frequently praised for its friendly, approachable and collaborative working environment. Despite being a Top 100 practice, it has retained a close-knit feel where individuals are encouraged to be themselves, contribute ideas and progress their careers without unnecessary hierarchy.
Unlike many larger firms, lawyers are given early responsibility, meaningful client exposure and genuine opportunities to get involved in business development from all levels of seniority. The firm is also heavily invested in learning and development, offering structured training programmes and clear pathways for career progression.
Benefits include:
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- 25+ days annual leave
- Private healthcare and health insurance
- Bonus scheme
- Life assurance
- Enhanced learning and development programmes
- Referral bonus scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme and season ticket loans
- Inclusive and supportive culture with genuine career progression opportunities
For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.
(t) 0117 917 1929
(m) 07435 943574
(e) hannahsomers@chadwicknott.co.uk
*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*
