Corporate Associate

Corporate Associate 1+ years PQE l Top 50 Firm l Bristol

The firm:

This Top 50 firm is synonymous with the vibrant city of Bristol and has utilised its rich history to position itself as a major player in the UK legal market. Their unique model allows them to assemble large-scale commercial services for their clients which is an impressive roster of large corporations, emerging visionary businesses and public bodies that have complex and multifaceted needs.

With that being said, they continue to place an emphasis on domestic sector-focused work and have long-standing client relationships that have continued through the decades.

This is a robust corporate firm, however, partner approachability and a buzzing social calendar mean that there is a tangible sense of togetherness amongst their lawyers. They are recognised as a creative, entrepreneurial and forward-thinking practice which makes them a first choice for many in the region.

You will see this firm firmly placed in the legal rankings across almost all practice areas, with an impressive body of preeminent lawyers who continue to take their respective practices to new heights.

The role:

Are you an ambitious Corporate Associate 1+ years PQE looking to join a team that is considered a go-to advisor for some of the most significant M&A transactions in the UK legal market? If so, this prominent Bristol team would like to hear from you.

This Corporate practice deals with complex, high-profile and cross-border transactions on behalf of public and private corporate clients, institutional investors and private individuals.

As a junior, you can expect a broad diet of transactional work across private company acquisitions and disposals, public company takeovers, complex restructurings and reorganisations and equity investments and will be encouraged to take on responsibility from the outset.

The team is looking for someone who is technically gifted, commercially curious and outcome-oriented. In return, you can expect to be fully embedded into the full lifecycle of transactions and receive a large amount of exposure from the Partners.

This firm is committed to investing heavily in the next generation of homegrown talent and, as such, will encourage you to shadow seniors on high-level tasks/meetings, as well as introduce you to their business development network so you can start building up your name in this space.

The ideal candidate:

• Corporate Solicitor 1+ years PQE with training and experience in a leading corporate department
• Ability to manage a complex and varied workload effectively
• Strong appetite for professional growth and motivation to consistently deliver your best

What's on offer:

• Competitive salary package and excellent benefits
• Access to the most impactful and high-profile work available
• Opportunity to work alongside leading individuals and next-generation partners

Exciting opportunity for an ambitious Corporate Associate 1+ years PQE to join a leading corporate team in Bristol.