Corporate Partner

A prominent, UK Top 50 law firm is looking to recruit a Partner to join its growing Corporate team in Bristol.

With a rich heritage spanning 160 years, this firm has more than 700 lawyers and legal professionals based across multiple offices, including Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, London, Norwich, Sevenoaks, and soon to be, Bristol.
Since January 2021, the firm has operated a 'hub' in Bristol, supporting its Southwest-based partners and lawyers. In alignment with the firm's strategic growth, a full-service presence will be established in the region in autumn 2024, offering both business and private client services, both regionally and internationally.

The Corporate team, ranked Tier 1 in the Legal 500, continues to experience significant growth and is seeking a Partner to join its highly successful team of 16 partners and 50+ fee earners. The team advises on a wide range of transactions, from mergers and acquisitions to private equity, corporate finance, lending/borrowing, restructurings, and exits.

The Role

The role provides an excellent opportunity for a Partner to contribute to the firm's ongoing success, playing an active role in business development activities, including networking, tenders/pitches, and sector-relevant publications. You will work on high-quality, complex corporate transactions for a diverse client base, including entrepreneurs, public companies, and private equity funds. The Corporate team's work spans both domestic and international markets, with a strong emphasis on sectors such as energy, infrastructure, healthcare, food and beverage, and motor.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and advise on a wide range of corporate matters, including mergers, acquisitions, disposals, reorganisations, joint ventures, and private equity transactions.
• Provide commercial, practical, and clear legal advice to clients, from startups and family-owned businesses to large corporate clients, private equity houses, and funds.
• Supervise junior team members while managing transactions independently, ensuring alignment with firm-wide development and learning policies.
• Engage in business development, marketing, and client relationship management activities, contributing to the continued expansion of the Corporate practice in Bristol.
• Assist in building and nurturing relationships with the business community in the Southwest, leveraging your existing regional knowledge and network.

Requirements

• 6+ years PQE with strong experience in corporate transactions, including both buy-side and sell-side M&A, reorganisations, and joint ventures.
• Experience in private equity, venture capital, share incentive schemes, and any of the firm's key sector specialisms is a plus.
• The ability to manage and drive transactions, while supporting junior lawyers in their development.
• A commercially focused mindset with a track record of building client relationships and contributing to business growth.

Benefits

• Above-market salary, negotiable based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• An opportunity to join a dynamic, innovative firm with a strong growth trajectory, particularly in Bristol.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious corporate lawyer to join an award-winning team in a firm that values both technical excellence and personal development. Apply now to be considered for this exciting opportunity or reach out for a confidential conversation.