Corporate Associate

LC Legal; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Income Protection

28 days' annual leave plus bank hols

Enhanced pension

Life Assurance

Electric vehicle scheme

International secondment opportunities

Cycle to Work

Gym membership contribution

Employee discounts and wellbeing

Job summary

Lc Legal is seeking a Corporate Associate (3+ PQE) to join its expanding South West team in the Bristol market. You will work on high-quality transactional matters and own a growing caseload alongside a respected Corporate Partner.

Expect a collaborative, client-focused environment with exposure to owner-managed businesses, fast-growth companies and institutional clients, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with around 3+ years' PQE handling corporate matters.
• Strong technical corporate knowledge and client-facing experience.
• Ability to manage matters with autonomy while collaborating with partners.

Responsibilities

• Mergers & acquisitions work across a varied client base.
• Corporate restructures and shareholder agreements.
• Investments and private equity transactions.
• General corporate advisory work for owner-managed and corporate clients.

Skills

Strong technical corporate law

Client relationship skills

Commercial and proactive approach

Independent and collaborative work

Excellent communication

Education

Qualified Solicitor

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 skills
• A 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