Associate - Corporate - Bristol (3-6 PQE)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Annual leave 26.5-31.5 days

Private medical insurance

Life assurance and pension

Cycle to work

Season ticket loan

Discretionary bonus

Career development

Job summary

Chadwick Nott in Bristol is seeking an Associate to join its Corporate team to handle a varied mix of domestic and cross-border matters from day one.

The role focuses on M&A, private equity and venture capital, with frequent collaboration across offices and strong partner access in a high-performing, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years' PQE gained within a regional or national corporate team.
• Experience supporting on M&A, private equity and venture capital matters.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Mergers and acquisitions (M&A), private equity and venture capital matters.
• Group restructurings and reorganisations.
• Corporate governance and general advisory guidance.

Skills

M&A experience

Private equity

Venture capital

Drafting skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Business development

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

• 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

• 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.