Senior/Managing Associate – Corporate – Bristol – 5+ Years PQE 

Location: Bristol (with hybrid flexibility)

Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: £75,000 to £95,000 

A leading UK law firm is seeking a talented and commercially minded Senior or Managing Associate with 5+ years’ post-qualification experience to join its nationally recognised Corporate team in Bristol. This is an outstanding opportunity to work on high-profile transactions across a range of sectors, with a Tier 1-ranked team known for its collaborative culture and technical excellence.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for leading and supporting a wide range of corporate transactions, including:

• Mergers and acquisitions (M&A), corporate disposals, and buy-outs
• Private equity and venture capital investments
• Strategic advice and negotiation of key documents
• Project management of complex transactions
• Advising listed and unlisted companies, PE/VC-backed businesses, and founder shareholders
• Collaborating on business development initiatives and profile-raising activities
• Supervising and mentoring Paralegals, Trainees, and Associates

Candidate Requirements

This role is suited to a qualified solicitor with:

• 5+ years PQE in corporate law, ideally with mid-market M&A, VC, and PE experience
• Experience leading transactions and managing client relationships
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Commercial awareness and sector insight
• Proven business development track record
• Ability to support junior team members and contribute to a positive team culture

Benefits

The firm offers:

• Competitive salary with annual pay review
• 25 days holiday (increasing to 30 with service)
• Private medical insurance
• Flexible benefits scheme
• Agile/hybrid working policy
• Life assurance and permanent health insurance
• Staff profit share and performance bonus schemes
• Enhanced parental leave
• Subsidised gym membership
• Electric car scheme
• Bespoke training, mentoring, and career development support 

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you’d like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk

Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761

This employer is an equal opportunities organisation and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.