Senior Associate – Corporate – Bristol – 5–7 Years PQE
Location: Bristol (Hybrid)
Type of Role: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £80,000–£100,000 (dependent on experience)

A leading regional law firm is seeking an experienced and ambitious Senior Associate (5–7 PQE) to join its highly ranked Corporate team in Bristol. This is an exciting opportunity to take a senior role within a Legal 500 Tier 1 practice, working on high calibre transactions that rival London firms, while enjoying a genuinely supportive culture and strong work/life balance.

You’ll join a friendly, collaborative and solutions focused team that works with clients ranging from entrepreneurial start ups to major international organisations. The work is varied, complex and commercially significant, offering exposure to a broad range of corporate transactions.

The Role
You will play a key role in the continued growth and development of the Corporate team, taking the lead on a wide range of matters including:

• Mergers and acquisitions
• Venture capital investments
• Cross border transactions
• Private equity deals
• Joint ventures
• Corporate restructurings

In this senior position, you will:

• Manage and deepen client relationships
• Supervise and mentor junior lawyers
• Contribute to the strategic development of the practice
• Build sector expertise across private equity, venture capital and corporate finance
• Support business development and profile raising initiatives

This is an ideal opportunity for someone seeking high quality work, strong progression prospects and a positive, modern working environment.

Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a Senior Associate who can demonstrate:

• 5–7 years’ PQE in a high performing corporate team
• Strong technical ability and commercial judgment
• Confidence managing complex transactions with autonomy
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A genuine interest in the corporate landscape, including M&A, private equity and venture capital
• The ability to build long lasting client relationships
• A proactive, ambitious and collaborative approach

You will bring enthusiasm for corporate law, awareness of market trends and the ability to provide commercially informed advice in a fast moving environment.

Career Development
The firm is committed to supporting your progression, offering:

• Opportunities to deepen sector knowledge
• Access to business development initiatives
• Support to build your professional profile
• A culture centred around openness, teamwork, growth and making a difference

You’ll be encouraged to develop your career in a way that aligns with your goals, supported by a forward thinking and people focused environment.

Benefits
The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary with annual review
• Hybrid working and strong work/life balance
• 25 days’ holiday (increasing with service)
• Private medical insurance
• A wide range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• Opportunities to get involved in responsible business initiatives, charity work and D&I groups

How to Apply

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact:

Olivia Reed
Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761