Associate – Corporate – Bristol – 3-4 Years PQE

Overview

In this role, you will support a top-tier corporate practice in Bristol, handling high-quality transactions for a range of clients from startups to international entities. You will work closely with Partners and senior lawyers, gaining exposure to complex deals and cross-border matters while developing sector knowledge. You’ll contribute to delivering commercially informed advice and building lasting client relationships in a collaborative, high-performance environment.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid working arrangements
• Clear career progression pathways
• Exposure to high quality work
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Recognition for strong performance and client service
• Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Responsibilities

• Advise on M&A, venture capital, private equity, cross-border matters, joint ventures, and corporate restructurings
• Support Partners and senior lawyers on high-value transactions
• Develop sector knowledge and relationships with clients across private equity, venture capital, funds, and public/private companies
• Manage matters with independence and collaboration while maintaining high attention to detail
• Contribute to delivering commercially informed, strategic advice in a fast-paced team

Key requirements

• 3-4 years’ PQE in corporate law
• Strong drafting skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Solid understanding of M&A, venture capital, and private equity
• Ability to manage matters independently and collaboratively
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Proactive, motivated, commercially minded
• Ability to build long-lasting client relationships

• Excellent communication
• Interpersonal abilities
• Proactivity
• M&A
• venture capital
• private equity

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