Junior Corporate Associate

JMC Legal Recruitment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national firm is seeking a Corporate Associate for its Bristol office, offering a flexible work environment and exposure to high-quality transactional work. Candidates should be qualified solicitors with NQ-3 PQE and UK corporate experience, ready to collaborate on complex deals while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. The firm has a strong culture of support and is recognized for its commitment to flexibility and individual development, making it an ideal opportunity for growth in corporate law.

Benefits

25-30 days' holiday

Private medical insurance

Flexible benefits package

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with UK corporate transactional experience.
• Proactive, commercially aware, and eager to learn.
• Team player who enjoys collaboration across offices.

Responsibilities

• Working on a range of corporate transactions including M&A, management buy-outs, equity investments, and reorganisations.
• Collaborating closely with senior lawyers on complex and strategically significant deals.
• Building strong client relationships and supporting BD activity.
• Contributing to a team culture that prizes support, flexibility, and ambition.

Skills

Corporate transactional experience

Commercial awareness

Proactivity

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified solicitor (NQ-3 PQE)

Job description

Corporate Associate - Bristol

Broad Transactional Work | NQ-3 PQE | Flexible Working

This top-tier national firm is looking to hire a Corporate Associate into its growing Bristol-based team. The role offers exposure to high-quality transactional work with a broad range of clients, alongside flexibility, support and a genuinely collaborative culture.

You'll join a team known for its commercial, pragmatic approach-advising listed companies, private equity houses, and fast-growth businesses on deals that span M&A, group reorganisations, joint ventures and investments. The firm also has deep sector experience across future energy, retail, leisure and digital markets, giving associates early insight into key industry trends and commercial drivers.

What you'll be doing:

• Working on a range of corporate transactions including M&A, management buy-outs, equity investments, and reorganisations
• Collaborating closely with senior lawyers on complex and strategically significant deals
• Building strong client relationships and supporting BD activity
• Contributing to a team culture that prizes support, flexibility and ambition

Who this will suit:

• A qualified solicitor (NQ-3 PQE) with UK corporate transactional experience
• Someone who is proactive, commercially aware and eager to learn
• A team player who enjoys working across offices and practice areas
• An associate who wants access to top-tier work without sacrificing balance

Why consider this role:

• Award-winning national firm with real momentum, named Law Firm of the Year for three years running
• A culture that prioritises flexibility, inclusion and individual development
• A clear pathway for growth and learning, supported by a highly experienced team
• A competitive salary and a flexible benefits package, including 25-30 days' holiday and private medical insurance

If you're looking to build your career in corporate law with a firm that's growing fast and doing things differently, this is a strong opportunity.