Senior Associate - Corporate - Bristol - 5-7 Years PQE

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with annual review

Hybrid working and strong work/life balance

25 days' holiday

Private medical insurance

Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits

Job summary

A leading regional law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Associate for its Corporate team in Bristol. This role offers opportunities to work on significant transactions and build client relationships while ensuring a strong work/life balance. Candidates should possess 5-7 years of PQE in corporate law, strong technical ability, and excellent communication skills. The firm emphasizes a supportive culture, hybrid work, and various benefits including 25 days of holiday and private medical insurance.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years' PQE in corporate law, ideally in a high performing environment.
• Strong technical ability, commercial judgment, and confidence in complex transactions.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deepen client relationships.
• Supervise and mentor junior lawyers.
• Contribute to the strategic development of the practice.
• Support business development and profile raising initiatives.

Skills

5-7 years' PQE in a high performing corporate team

Strong technical ability

Excellent communication and organisational skills

Confidence managing complex transactions

Ability to build long lasting client relationships

Proactive and collaborative approach

Job description

Senior Associate - Corporate - Bristol - 5-7 Years PQE

Location: Bristol (Hybrid) | Type of Role: Full-time, Permanent | Salary: £80,000-£100,000 (dependent on experience)

A leading regional law firm is seeking an experienced and ambitious Senior Associate (5-7 PQE) to join its highly ranked Corporate team in Bristol. This is an exciting opportunity to take a senior role within a Legal 500 Tier 1 practice, working on high calibre transactions that rival London firms, while enjoying a genuinely supportive culture and strong work/life balance.

You’ll join a friendly, collaborative and solutions-focused team that works with clients ranging from entrepreneurial start-ups to major international organisations. The work is varied, complex and commercially significant, offering exposure to a broad range of corporate transactions.

The Role

• Mergers and acquisitions
• Venture capital investments
• Cross border transactions
• Private equity deals
• Joint ventures
• Corporate restructurings

In this senior position, you will:

• Manage and deepen client relationships
• Supervise and mentor junior lawyers
• Contribute to the strategic development of the practice
• Build sector expertise across private equity, venture capital and corporate finance
• Support business development and profile raising initiatives

Candidate Requirements

• 5-7 years' PQE in a high performing corporate team
• Strong technical ability and commercial judgment
• Confidence managing complex transactions with autonomy
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A genuine interest in the corporate landscape, including M&A, private equity and venture capital
• The ability to build long lasting client relationships
• A proactive, ambitious and collaborative approach

You will bring enthusiasm for corporate law, awareness of market trends and the ability to provide commercially informed advice in a fast moving environment.

Career Development

• Opportunities to deepen sector knowledge
• Access to business development initiatives
• Support to build your professional profile
• A culture centred around openness, teamwork, growth and making a difference

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual review
• Hybrid working and strong work/life balance
• 25 days' holiday (increasing with service)
• Private medical insurance
• A wide range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• Opportunities to get involved in responsible business initiatives, charity work and D&I groups

How to Apply

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact:

Olivia Reed

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]

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