Associate - Corporate - Bristol (3-6 PQE)

Chadwick Nott - South West and South Wales; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

26.5-31.5 days' annual leave

Private medical insurance

Life assurance and pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loan

Discretionary bonus

Enhanced family leave

Career development framework

Salary reviews

Job summary

Chadwick Nott in Bristol is recruiting a commercially minded Corporate Associate (3-6 PQE) to join its expanding corporate team. You will advise on a varied mix of domestic and cross-border corporate matters, including M&A, private equity and venture capital, with exposure to UK and international transactions.

You will work with partners across offices, benefiting from strong access, development opportunities, and a client-focused environment that supports BD and relationship-building.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 3-6 years' PQE in corporate.
• Experience supporting on M&A, private equity and VC matters.
• Strong drafting, analytical and technical skills.
• Commercial awareness with a pragmatic approach to problems.

Responsibilities

• Advise on domestic and cross-border corporate matters.
• Work on mergers, acquisitions, private equity and VC deals.
• Collaborate with partners across multiple offices.
• Develop long-term client relationships within a high-performing team.

Skills

M&A experience

Private equity

Venture capital

Tech sector interest

Job description

Associate - Corporate - Bristol (3-6 PQE)

Location: Bristol

Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: £60,000 - £85,000 (depending on experience)

A growing and ambitious law firm is seeking a commercially minded Corporate Associate (3-6 PQE) to join its expanding Corporate team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside market leading partners on high quality UK and international transactions, gaining exposure to a broad range of complex and strategically important corporate work from day one.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for advising on a varied mix of domestic and cross border corporate matters, including:

• Mergers and acquisitions
• Private equity transactions
• Venture capital investments
• Group restructurings and reorganisations
• Corporate governance and general advisory
• Transactions across key sectors including Tech and Health & Social Care

You will work closely with partners and colleagues across multiple offices, collaborating with a wider national corporate team of almost 40 specialists. You’ll benefit from strong partner access, structured development and the opportunity to build long term client relationships within a high performing and supportive environment.

Candidate Requirements

This role is suited to a qualified solicitor with:

• 3-6 years' PQE gained within a regional or national corporate team
• Experience supporting on M&A, private equity and venture capital matters
• Strong interest in the Tech sector and willingness to engage in sector focused BD
• Strong drafting, analytical and technical skills
• Commercial awareness and a pragmatic approach to problem solving
• Excellent communication and relationship building abilities
• A proactive attitude and genuine interest in business development

Benefits

The firm offers:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working arrangements
• 26.5-31.5 days' annual leave
• Private medical insurance / healthcare cash plan
• Life assurance and pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Discretionary profit and performance related bonus
• Enhanced family leave
• Recruitment referral bonus
• Group income protection
• Regular salary reviews
• Strong learning and development opportunities through a transparent Career Development Framework

At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or any other personal characteristic. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*