Corporate Senior/Managing Associate, Bristol

Chadwick Nott - South West and South Wales; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm is seeking a talented Senior or Managing Associate with over 5 years PQE to join its Corporate team in Bristol. This role involves leading corporate transactions and mentoring junior team members within a collaborative and highly rated environment. Competitive salary and various benefits, including agile working options, are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday (increasing to 30 with service)

Private medical insurance

Flexible benefits scheme

Agile/hybrid working policy

Life assurance and permanent health insurance

Staff profit share and performance bonus schemes

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised gym membership

Electric car scheme

Bespoke training and career development support

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 5+ years PQE in corporate law.
• Experience in mid-market M&A, VC, and PE.
• Proven business development track record.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support corporate transactions including M&A and buy-outs.
• Advise companies on strategic negotiation of key documents.
• Collaborate on business development initiatives.

Skills

Client relationship management

Strong communication

Commercial awareness

Team mentoring

Job description

Senior/Managing Associate - Corporate - Bristol - 5+ Years PQE

Location: Bristol (with hybrid flexibility)

Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: £75,000 to £95,000

A leading UK law firm is seeking a talented and commercially minded Senior or Managing Associate with 5+ years' post-qualification experience to join its nationally recognised Corporate team in Bristol. This is an outstanding opportunity to work on high-profile transactions across a range of sectors, with a Tier 1-ranked team known for its collaborative culture and technical excellence.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for leading and supporting a wide range of corporate transactions, including:

• Mergers and acquisitions (M&A), corporate disposals, and buy‑outs
• Private equity and venture capital investments
• Strategic advice and negotiation of key documents
• Project management of complex transactions
• Advising listed and unlisted companies, PE/VC-backed businesses, and founder shareholders
• Collaborating on business development initiatives and profile‑raising activities
• Supervising and mentoring Paralegals, Trainees, and Associates

Candidate Requirements

This role is suited to a qualified solicitor with:

• 5+ years PQE in corporate law, ideally with mid‑market M&A, VC, and PE experience
• Experience leading transactions and managing client relationships
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Commercial awareness and sector insight
• Proven business development track record
• Ability to support junior team members and contribute to a positive team culture

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual pay review
• 25 days holiday (increasing to 30 with service)
• Private medical insurance
• Flexible benefits scheme
• Agile/hybrid working policy
• Life assurance and permanent health insurance
• Staff profit share and performance bonus schemes
• Enhanced parental leave
• Subsidised gym membership
• Electric car scheme
• Bespoke training, mentoring, and career development support

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you'd like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

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This employer is an equal opportunities organisation and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.

At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network to 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.