Corporate Education Solicitor

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a corporate lawyer to join its dynamic Bristol team. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage directly with clients in the education sector, emphasizing relationship-building and ownership of tasks. With a focus on teamwork and collaboration, you'll thrive in a supportive environment that values integrity and authenticity. The firm operates a hybrid model, allowing for flexibility while maintaining a close-knit culture. If you're looking to accelerate your career in a fast-paced setting with high-profile work, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Strong grounding in M&A work or willingness to learn.
• Enthusiasm and confidence to work with prestigious clients.

Responsibilities

• Direct contact with clients at CEO and board levels.
• Focus on building relationships and ownership of tasks.

Skills

M&A work

Client relationship management

Legal research

Communication skills

Education

Law degree

Legal Practice Course (LPC)

Job description

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Here at VWV, our corporate team is thriving. Renowned for our culture and values, we pride ourselves on providing our lawyers with high-quality work from early in their careers. We are now seeking a corporate lawyer with a strong grounding in M&A work (or willingness to learn) to join our Bristol team within our national offering. The ideal candidate will have enthusiasm and confidence to work within our prestigious sectors, with a primary focus on transactions involving education sector clients.

Whether you're approaching qualification or are a few years qualified and seeking a change from micro-management, VWV offers a unique environment. We do things very differently!

About us

With over 500 employees and offices in Bristol, Birmingham, London, and Watford, we maintain a close-knit culture. We value integrity and authenticity—being ourselves in interactions with colleagues and clients. You'll join a team that embodies the 'VWV family', avoiding arrogance and fostering a supportive environment.

As a Top 100 UK law firm, we deliver high-quality work across sectors such as healthcare, education, technology, life sciences, real estate, and charities, serving clients from family businesses to multinational organizations.

The opportunity

While expertise is important, enthusiasm to learn is what truly matters. You will have direct contact with clients, many at CEO, board, and governor levels. We encourage building relationships, ownership of tasks, and job satisfaction through direct interaction rather than administrative tasks like photocopying or writing cover letters.

Our focus on education and charities sectors means your workflow will be steady, and the work high-profile, offering an excellent opportunity to accelerate your career. You'll enjoy working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, connecting with lawyers across teams and offices.

Our team and reputation

Led by recognized Partners and , our Bristol team of around 17, part of a total of 35 experts across offices, is close-knit and collegiate. Our corporate team has a strong national presence, with accolades from Legal 500 (2023 & 2024), highlighting our strength in advising on educational assets, establishing new schools overseas, and advising startups on venture capital investments. We are described as 'Incredibly responsive' and 'a pleasure to deal with'.

Where will I be working?

VWV fosters a unique and engaging culture. While we work hard, we also value fun and social interaction, which embeds our culture. Currently, we operate a hybrid model of office and home working, requiring at least 3 days in the office per week to benefit from our warm, friendly environment. We are open to discussing individual hybrid working arrangements.

Why choose us?

We offer a friendly, welcoming culture emphasizing teamwork and collaboration, with no glass ceilings. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can reach their full potential. If you need any adjustments to consider this vacancy, please contact our recruiter— we're happy to accommodate you.