Corporate Associate

LC Legal; Bath; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Enhanced pension

Life Assurance

28 days' annual leave + bank holidays

Cycle to Work scheme

Gym membership

Employee discounts

Job summary

Top 50 UK law firm in Bath is looking for a Corporate Associate (3+ PQE) to join its expanding South West team. This is an excellent opportunity for a corporate lawyer seeking high-quality transactional work, early responsibility, and a key role in growth of a regional practice.

You'll work with owner-managed businesses, fast-growth companies, established corporates and institutional clients on M&A, restructures, shareholder agreements, investments and general corporate advisory work, alongside

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with around 3+ years' PQE focused on corporate matters.
• Strong technical corporate law knowledge and commercial acumen.
• Ability to manage own matters while collaborating with a team.

Responsibilities

• Counsel a broad client base on M&A, restructures, shareholder agreements and private equity.
• Handle general corporate advisory work and growth initiatives for a regional practice.

Skills

Corporate law expertise

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Commercial & proactive

Education

Qualified Solicitor

3+ years' PQE

Job description

We're working with a highly regarded Top 50 UK law firm that is looking to appoint a Corporate Associate (3+ PQE) into its expanding South West team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a corporate lawyer seeking high-quality transactional work, early responsibility, and the chance to play a key role in the continued growth of a successful practice.

The Opportunity

You'll join a collaborative team of experienced corporate lawyers advising a broad client base, including owner-managed businesses, fast-growth companies, established corporates and institutional clients.

Working closely with a well-respected Corporate Partner who is continuing to expand the firm's presence across the Bristol market, you'll gain exposure to a varied caseload including:

• Mergers & acquisitions
• Corporate restructures
• Shareholder agreements
• Investments and private equity transactions
• General corporate advisory work

About You

You'll be a qualified Solicitor with around 3+ years' PQE and solid experience handling corporate matters.

You'll also bring:

• Strong technical corporate law knowledge
• Confidence managing your own matters while working collaboratively
• Excellent communication and client relationship skillsA commercial and proactive approach
• An interest in helping grow a successful regional practice

Benefits

The firm offers an excellent benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Income Protection
• 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Enhanced pension
• Life Assurance
• Electric vehicle scheme
• International secondment opportunities (0-5 PQE)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Gym membership contribution
• Employee discounts and wellbeing benefits

LC Legal is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this vacancy.