Corporate Associate – 4+ Years PQE – Cheltenham

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Competitive salary

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is seeking an experienced Corporate Associate to join a leading Cheltenham corporate team. You will work on high-value transactions, advising on M&A, private equity and restructurings, from drafting to completion.

The role offers hybrid flexibility, a competitive salary (£60,000–£80,000 per annum) and opportunities for progression within a supportive, high-performing team.

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ PQE in corporate law.
• Strong experience in M&A, private equity and corporate advisory matters.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and analytical skills.
• Strong commercial awareness.
• Confident managing your own matters.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive, ambitious and collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Advise on M&A, private equity, joint ventures and corporate restructurings.
• Draft and negotiate key transaction documents.
• Lead negotiations and manage transactions from start to finish.
• Provide strategic corporate advice to a wide range of clients.
• Collaborate with colleagues across specialist teams.
• Support business development and networking activity.
• Mentor junior lawyers and trainees.
• Maintain up to date legal knowledge.

Skills

M&A experience

Private equity

Corporate advisory

Drafting

Negotiation

Commercial awareness

Leadership/mentoring

Job description

Corporate Associate – 4+ Years PQE

Location: Cheltenham (with hybrid flexibility)

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £60,000 – £80,000 (depending on experience)

We are seeking an experienced Corporate Associate (4+ PQE) to join a leading Corporate team in Cheltenham. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high value, complex corporate transactions within a forward thinking and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise on M&A, private equity, joint ventures and corporate restructurings
• Draft and negotiate key transaction documents
• Lead negotiations and manage transactions from start to finish
• Provide strategic corporate advice to a wide range of clients
• Collaborate with colleagues across specialist teams
• Support business development and networking activity
• Mentor junior lawyers and trainees
• Maintain up to date legal knowledge

About You:

• 4+ years’ PQE in corporate law
• Strong experience in M&A, private equity and corporate advisory matters
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and analytical skills
• Strong commercial awareness
• Confident managing your own matters
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive, ambitious and collaborative mindset

Why Join Us?

• Supportive and high performing team
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Hybrid working options
• High quality, complex corporate work
• Clear opportunities for progression

*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: £60000 – £80000 per annum
Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire