Associate-Corporate (Private Markets/Private M&A) – Bristol

Overview

In this role you will support high-value cross-border private M&A and private equity transactions within a leading corporate practice. You will collaborate with specialists across the firm, manage due diligence and drafting of key transaction documents, and guide workstreams and junior lawyers. The role sits at the heart of a high-calibre Private Markets team in Bristol, offering development through a global platform and structured career progression. You will help shape deal strategy, client relationships, and cross-functional collaboration.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• Private medical insurance and enhanced pension
• Extensive learning and development opportunities
• Vibrant social, sports and network groups
• Clear progression pathways within a growing team

Responsibilities

• Advise on a broad range of high-value corporate transactions including Private M&A, acquisitions, disposals, and joint ventures
• Draft and negotiate SPAs, investment agreements, and shareholders’ agreements
• Coordinate and manage due diligence processes
• Advise on transaction structuring, legal risk and commercial strategy
• Lead discrete workstreams and liaise with specialist teams across the firm
• Support partners with client relationship development and business development initiatives
• Supervise and mentor junior lawyers where appropriate

Key requirements

• 2-5 years PQE at a leading UK or international firm
• Strong Private M&A experience; Private Equity exposure is advantageous
• Excellent drafting skills and strong commercial awareness
• Experience managing transactional workstreams with appropriate supervision
• Strong organisational and project management skills
• Collaborative mindset and ability to build relationships

• collaborative mindset
• client relationship development
• business development
• drafting SPAs
• drafting investment agreements
• drafting shareholders’ agreements

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