Corporate Associate (2-4 PQE) – Bristol – Bristol

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working

Competitive salary

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is recruiting a Corporate Associate (2-4 PQE) to join its Bristol team. You will work on high-quality domestic and international transactions from day one, alongside respected partners and lawyers across a broad corporate practice.

The role offers involvement in M&A, private equity, venture capital, restructurings, governance and general corporate advisory work, with hybrid/flexible arrangements and clear development pathways.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years’ PQE gained within a respected regional, national or City corporate team.
• Experience assisting on M&A, investment and wider corporate transactions.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and technical legal skills.
• Excellent commercial awareness and a pragmatic approach to problem solving.
• Confidence building relationships with clients, intermediaries and colleagues.
• Genuine interest in business development and networking activities.
• An interest in the Technology sector would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deal with mergers & acquisitions, private equity transactions and venture capital investments.
• Assist on corporate restructurings and reorganisations as part of a busy team.
• Provide guidance on shareholder matters and corporate governance.
• Deliver general corporate advisory work on domestic and cross-border transactions.
• Collaborate with senior partners on handling high-quality client matters.
• Engage in business development and build client networks.
• Contribute to a collaborative, high-performing Bristol team.

Skills

M&A experience

Investment transactions

Drafting & negotiation

Commercial awareness

Client relationships

Business development

Tech sector interest

Job description

Corporate Associate (2-4 PQE) – Bristol

Join a leading UK Top 100 law firm with a strong national presence and an excellent reputation in the corporate market. Recognised by both Legal 500 and Chambers, the firm advises a diverse client base ranging from high-growth businesses and entrepreneurs to institutional investors and established corporates.

Due to continued growth, an opportunity has arisen for a Corporate Associate (ideally 2-4 PQE) to join the firm’s thriving Bristol team. Working alongside highly respected partners and lawyers from a broad range of backgrounds, you will gain exposure to high-quality domestic and international transactions from day one.

This is a varied role offering involvement in:

• Mergers & acquisitions


• Private equity transactions


• Venture capital investments


• Corporate restructurings and reorganisations


• Shareholder matters and corporate governance


• General corporate advisory work


• Domestic and cross-border transactions

Candidate Requirements

The successful candidate will be an ambitious and commercially aware corporate lawyer looking to build their career within a collaborative and high-performing team.

You will ideally have:
2-4 years’ PQE gained within a respected regional, national or City corporate team

• Experience assisting on M&A, investment and wider corporate transactions


• Strong drafting, negotiation and technical legal skills


• Excellent commercial awareness and a pragmatic approach to problem solving


• Confidence building relationships with clients, intermediaries and colleagues


• A genuine interest in business development and networking activities


• An interest in the Technology sector would be advantageous

Why Join?

• Opportunity to join a growing and highly regarded national corporate team


• High-quality transactional work for an impressive client base


• Close access to experienced and approachable partners


• Genuine career progression opportunities with clear development pathways


• Collaborative culture with strong cross-office teamwork


• Exposure to complex UK and international transactions


• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements


• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

*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.*

Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Bristol, Bristol