Corporate Associate (2-4 PQE) – Bristol

Join a leading UK Top 100 law firm with a strong national presence and an excellent reputation in the corporate market. Recognised by both Legal 500 and Chambers, the firm advises a diverse client base ranging from high-growth businesses and entrepreneurs to institutional investors and established corporates.

Due to continued growth, an opportunity has arisen for a Corporate Associate (ideally 2-4 PQE) to join the firm's thriving Bristol team. Working alongside highly respected partners and lawyers from a broad range of backgrounds, you will gain exposure to high-quality domestic and international transactions from day one.

This is a varied role offering involvement in:

• Mergers & acquisitions
• Private equity transactions
• Venture capital investments
• Corporate restructurings and reorganisations
• Shareholder matters and corporate governance
• General corporate advisory work
• Domestic and cross-border transactions

Candidate Requirements
The successful candidate will be an ambitious and commercially aware corporate lawyer looking to build their career within a collaborative and high-performing team.

You will ideally have:
2-4 years' PQE gained within a respected regional, national or City corporate team

• Experience assisting on M&A, investment and wider corporate transactions
• Strong drafting, negotiation and technical legal skills
• Excellent commercial awareness and a pragmatic approach to problem solving
• Confidence building relationships with clients, intermediaries and colleagues
• A genuine interest in business development and networking activities
• An interest in the Technology sector would be advantageous

Why Join?

• Opportunity to join a growing and highly regarded national corporate team
• High-quality transactional work for an impressive client base
• Close access to experienced and approachable partners
• Genuine career progression opportunities with clear development pathways
• Collaborative culture with strong cross-office teamwork
• Exposure to complex UK and international transactions
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.

(t) 0117 917 1929
(m) 07435 943574
(e) hannahsomers@chadwicknott.co.uk