Associate – Corporate – Bristol – 3-6 Years PQE

Overview

In this Corporate Associate role, you will handle a varied portfolio of corporate transactions for a broad client base, including quoted companies, banks, and investors. You’ll work on mergers and acquisitions, private equity, joint ventures, and governance matters, with exposure to national and international deals. You join a collaborative, multi-office environment that values client service and technical excellence. You’ll contribute to shaping deals across tech, media, energy, and infrastructure sectors while growing through a strong training program.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing training and career development
• Early responsibility and client exposure
• Flexible working arrangements
• Supportive and inclusive workplace culture
• Diversity and responsible business initiatives

Responsibilities

• Advise on mergers & acquisitions, private equity/venture capital transactions, and joint ventures
• Handle equity capital markets and governance matters
• Support corporate reorganisations and cross-border deals
• Manage own caseload with early responsibility and client exposure
• Collaborate with colleagues across offices and specialist teams

Key requirements

• 3-6 years PQE in corporate law
• Experience across a wide range of corporate transactions
• Strong technical skills, commercial awareness, and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines
• Collaborative approach and commitment to excellent client service
• Strong communication skills and ability to build long-lasting client relationships
• Willingness to learn, share knowledge, and contribute to team culture

• collaborative
• strong communication
• client service orientation
• corporate transactions
• Mergers & acquisitions
• private equity/venture capital

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