Corporate Lawyer - 4+ PQE - Bristol

Corporate Lawyer - 4+ PQE - Bristol
Location: Bristol
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (hybrid working)
Salary: £75,000 - £95,000 (depending on experience)

A leading national law firm is seeking a Corporate Lawyer (4+ PQE) to join its high performing Corporate team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high value, complex transactions across M&A and private equity, within a dynamic and forward thinking environment. Hybrid working is available for candidates within a commutable distance of the Bristol office.

The Role
You will work on a broad range of high quality corporate matters, including:

• Mergers and acquisitions
• Private equity transactions
• Investments, disposals and strategic corporate projects
• Advising corporates, business owners, management teams and investors
• Supporting sector focused work across energy, insurance and real estate
• Collaborating with colleagues across a national corporate practice
• Contributing to business development and client relationship growth

You will join a smaller, motivated sub team within a wider national corporate group of around 50 lawyers, offering both visibility and impact while benefiting from a large, well resourced platform.

Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a lawyer with:

• 4+ years' PQE as a UK qualified Solicitor
• Strong experience in high quality corporate work
• Ideally, familiarity with private equity transactions
• Excellent drafting and analytical skills
• Ability to deliver complex advice clearly and pragmatically
• A collaborative mindset and strong team ethos
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach

Why Join?
The firm is known for its open, people centred culture, where individuality is valued and wellbeing is prioritised. Benefits include:

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• A supportive, inclusive working environment
• Strong wellbeing initiatives and resources
• Active Diversity, Equity & Inclusion networks
• A culture that values authenticity, collaboration and professional growth

The firm is committed to an inclusive recruitment process. Adjustments are available for candidates with disabilities or long term conditions, and applicants who meet the minimum criteria may opt into a guaranteed interview scheme.

How to Apply

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact:

Olivia Reed
📧 oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
📞 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761

*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.*