Corporate Associate – Growth M&A in the South West

LC Legal; West of England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Income Protection

28 days annual leave plus bank holiday

Enhanced pension

Life Assurance

Electric vehicle scheme

International secondment opportunities

Cycle to Work scheme

Gym membership contribution

Employee discounts and wellbeing

Job summary

The Top 50 UK law firm seeks a Corporate Associate (3+ PQE) to join its expanding South West team in Bristol. You will handle high-quality transactional work, take early responsibility, and contribute to the growth of a successful regional practice.

You will work with a Corporate Partner on a varied caseload including M&A, restructures, shareholder agreements, private equity investments and general corporate advisory work.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with around 3+ years' PQE and solid experience handling corporate matters.
• Strong technical corporate law knowledge.
• Commercial and proactive approach to practice and clients.

Responsibilities

• Handle mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructures, shareholder agreements, investments and private equity transactions, and general corporate advisory work.
• Manage your own matters with collaboration within a team.
• Provide high-quality transactional work for owner-managed and corporate clients in the Bristol/South West region.

Skills

Corporate law

Matter management

Communication skills

Client relationships

Commercial mindset

Growth mindset

Job description

The Top 50 UK law firm seeks a Corporate Associate (3+ PQE) to join its expanding South West team in Bristol. You will handle high-quality transactional work, take early responsibility, and contribute to the growth of a successful regional practice.

You will work with a Corporate Partner on a varied caseload including M&A, restructures, shareholder agreements, private equity investments and general corporate advisory work.