Managing Associate – Corporate – Bristol – 6+ Years PQE

Overview

In this role you will step into a senior corporate position within a thriving national law practice in Bristol. You will handle a broad spectrum of corporate matters, including M&A, private equity, and joint ventures, collaborating across a multi-office team. You will develop your own client relationships while supporting high-quality advice and strategic outcomes for ambitious clients. The role combines independent caseload management with business development, in a firm known for growth and a strong client base.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality legal advice and exceptional client service
• Manage your own caseload with minimal supervision
• Maintain strong financial management, including accurate time recording and WIP management
• Contribute to business development and client retention initiatives
• Keep technical knowledge up to date and maintain SRA competence standards
• Take ownership of your professional development and soft skills growth
• Support the wider team and collaborate across offices
• Undertake additional reasonable tasks as required

Key requirements

• 6+ years PQE in corporate law (flexible for strong candidates slightly below this level)
• Extensive experience across core corporate transactional work
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of client business needs
• Proven ability to manage transactions independently
• Excellent financial management and case management skills
• Confident with IT systems, case management tools, and electronic time recording
• A proactive, self starting approach with excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to embody and promote the firm’s values

• interpersonal skills
• proactive/self-starter
• collaboration across offices
• IT systems
• case management tools
• electronic time recording

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