Corporate Associate (2-4 PQE) - Cheltenham | Hybrid Working

Chadwick Nott; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Mentoring and support

Job summary

Chadwick Nott in Cheltenham is seeking a Corporate Associate (2-4 PQE) to join a leading UK Top 100 firm with a cross-border focus. The role offers hybrid working, exposure to high-value UK and international transactions, and a supportive, collaborative culture with partner access.

You will advise on M&A, private equity, restructures, and general corporate advisory work, with client contact from early on and clear progression opportunities within a friendly, down-to-earth team.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years' PQE in corporate law
• Strong drafting and technical skills
• Commercial awareness and sound judgement
• Confidence managing client relationships
• Excellent communication and teamwork
• Organised with attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Mergers and acquisitions (UK and international)
• Private equity transactions
• Corporate restructures and reorganisations
• Joint ventures and shareholder arrangements
• Corporate finance matters
• General corporate advisory work
• Business development and client relationship activities

Skills

Broad corporate transactions

Drafting and technical skills

Commercial awareness

Client relationship management

Communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Corporate Associate (2-4 PQE) - Cheltenham | Hybrid Working

This opportunity is with a leading UK Top 100 law firm with a strong reputation across the Legal 500 and Chambers directories. Known for acting on complex domestic and international matters, the firm combines top-tier legal work with a collaborative and supportive culture. You'll find the quality of work often rivals that of larger City firms, while still offering a genuine work-life balance and approachable team environment.

Working closely with a well-established group of partners, you'll advise a broad range of clients throughout the business lifecycle, from ambitious entrepreneurs and family-owned businesses through to private equity investors, corporates and international organisations.

This is a varied role offering exposure to high-quality transactional work with a strong cross-border element. Much of the team's work involves international businesses and investors making it an ideal opportunity for someone looking to develop their experience on complex, multi-jurisdictional matters.

You can expect to be involved in:

• Mergers and acquisitions (UK and international)
• Private equity transactions
• Corporate restructures and reorganisations
• Joint ventures and shareholder arrangements
• Corporate finance matters
• General corporate advisory work
• Supporting clients through strategic business decisions and growth plans
• Business development and client relationship activities

From day one, you'll be encouraged to take ownership of matters, build client relationships and play an active role within the wider team.

Candidate Requirements

We're keen to hear from Corporate Solicitors with around 2-4 years' PQE who are looking to take the next step in their career within a high-performing yet down-to-earth environment.

You’ll ideally have:

• Experience advising on a broad range of corporate transactions
• Strong drafting and technical skills
• Commercial awareness and sound judgement
• Confidence managing client relationships and running matters
• Excellent communication skillsThe ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

Additional experience or interest in cross-border transactions, private equity work or the use of legal technology and AI tools would be welcomed, but is not essential.

Why Join?

• Work on high-value UK and international transactions
• Gain exposure to an impressive client base spanning multiple sectors
• Join a friendly, close-knit team with excellent partner access
• Genuine responsibility and client contact from an early stage
• Strong pipeline of cross-border and private equity work
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Clear development and progression opportunities
• Collaborative culture with plenty of support and mentoring
• Opportunity to work alongside colleagues across a wider national and international network

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.

(t) 0117 917 1929

(m) 07435 943574

(e) [e-mail]

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.