Corporate Managing Associate

JMC Legal Recruitment Limited; West of England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & benefits

Career progression

Flexible working options

Job summary

JMC Legal Recruitment Limited is seeking a Managing Associate to join its celebrated Bristol corporate team. You will handle a high-value workload across M&A, private equity, and corporate restructurings, driving delivery of excellent client service while mentoring junior lawyers.

The role emphasizes strategic advisory work, strong leadership, and active business development within a collaborative, ambitious firm. Competitive rewards and clear progression await in Bristol.

Qualifications

• Senior Corporate Solicitor with 5+ PQE sought for Bristol office.
• Proven ability to lead on complex corporate transactions including M&A, private equity, and restructurings.
• Strong leadership, client relationship skills, and business development focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead on a range of corporate transactions including M&A, private equity, joint ventures, and restructurings.
• Provide strategic advice to entrepreneurs, SMEs, financial institutions, and international clients.
• Mentor junior associates and paralegals, ensuring efficient case management and development.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Business development

Communication

Mentoring

Time management

Job description

Managing Associate (5+ PQE) | Corporate Law | Bristol

The Firm

A leading national law firm, renowned for its exceptional corporate law team, is currently seeking an experienced and ambitious Corporate Solicitor with 5+ years PQE to join its Bristol office as a Managing Associate. The team has built an outstanding reputation for advising a wide range of clients, including entrepreneurs, SMEs, financial institutions, and

FTSE 100 companies. With an extensive presence across the UK, the firm provides expert legal services in mergers and acquisitions, private equity, corporate restructurings, joint ventures, shareholder arrangements, equity capital markets, due diligence, and corporate governance.

The Role

As a Managing Associate in the Bristol Corporate team, you will play a crucial role in the strategic growth and success of the department. This senior position involves managing a diverse and high-value caseload, advising clients on complex corporate matters, and overseeing significant transactions. You will lead and mentor junior associates, ensuring the efficient delivery of services while maintaining high standards of legal excellence.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading on a range of corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity, joint ventures, and corporate restructurings.
• Providing strategic legal advice to a diverse client base, ranging from entrepreneurs and SMEs to large financial institutions and international corporations.
• Managing and mentoring junior associates and paralegals, overseeing their professional development, and ensuring efficient case management.
• Driving business development efforts to expand the firm's client base and strengthen existing relationships, including participating in networking and marketing initiatives.
• Demonstrating excellent financial management skills, including accurate time recording, billing, and managing work in progress (WIP).
• Maintaining up-to-date technical expertise and ensuring compliance with the highest professional standards.

The Ideal Candidate

• A Corporate Solicitor with 5+ years PQE, with extensive experience in handling complex corporate transactions, including M&A, private equity, and corporate restructurings.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience mentoring junior colleagues and managing a busy caseload.
• A commercially astute lawyer with a proven track record of building and maintaining client relationships.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to advise senior clients and stakeholders on strategic corporate matters.
• A proactive business developer with a focus on growing the firm's presence in the market.
• A high level of professionalism, integrity, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

What's On Offer

• A senior role within a rapidly growing, high-profile corporate team.
• Opportunities to lead complex, high-value transactions for an impressive client base.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, with performance-based incentives.
• A collaborative and inclusive working environment, with a clear path for career progression.
• Flexible working options to support a healthy work-life balance.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven and experienced Corporate Solicitor to take the next step in their career within a highly regarded team.