Corporate Senior/Managing Associate, Bristol

Overview

In this role you join a leading UK law firm’s Corporate team in Bristol to handle high-profile mid-market transactions. You will lead and support mergers, private equity investments and strategic deals, collaborating across the firm to deliver practical, commercial solutions. You’ll manage complex transactions, advise both listed and private companies, and mentor junior lawyers while contributing to business development. The opportunity combines technical excellence with a collaborative culture and hybrid work flexibility. You will help shape the firm’s corporate agenda and client relationships at a senior level.

Pay / Benefits

• 25 days holiday
• private medical insurance
• agile/hybrid working policy
• life assurance
• staff profit share and performance bonus schemes
• enhanced parental leave

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a wide range of corporate transactions (M&A, disposals, buy-outs)
• Handle private equity and VC investments and provide strategic advice
• Project-manage complex transactions and negotiations
• Advise listed and unlisted companies and founder shareholders
• Collaborate on business development and profile-raising activities
• Supervise and mentor Paralegals, Trainees, and Associates

Key requirements

• 5+ years PQE in corporate law
• Experience leading transactions and managing client relationships
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Commercial awareness and sector insight
• Proven track record in business development
• Ability to support junior team members and foster a positive team culture

• strong communication
• interpersonal skills
• commercial awareness
• M&A execution
• private equity and venture capital
• corporate advisory

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