Associate – Corporate – Bristol – 3-4 Years PQE

Overview

As a Corporate Associate in our Bristol office, you will handle high‑quality corporate matters for a diverse client base from startups to international organizations. You will collaborate with Partners and senior lawyers to work on complex, high‑value transactions and broaden sector knowledge through exposure to funds, private equity, and cross‑border deals. This role offers a forward‑thinking, collaborative environment and opportunities to contribute to growth and client relationships in a London‑level, regional firm setting.

Pay / Benefits

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

Responsibilities

• Advise on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and related corporate matters for a range of clients
• Involve in venture capital transactions and private equity deals
• Handle cross‑border matters and international corporate work
• Participate in joint ventures and corporate restructurings
• Collaborate with Partners and senior lawyers to support complex transactions
• Develop sector knowledge and build strong client relationships across private equity, VC, funds, and various company types
• Deliver commercially informed, strategic advice and meet client objectives

Key requirements

• 3–4 years PQE in corporate law
• Strong drafting and technical 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 and commercially minded approach
• Ability to build long‑lasting client relationships

• communication
• interpersonal abilities
• commercially minded
• M&A
• venture capital
• private equity

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