Corporate Solicitor

A distinguished UK law firm is seeking a Corporate Solicitor to join its esteemed Bristol office. This position presents an outstanding opportunity for a solicitor with two to five years’ post-qualification experience to become part of a nationally acclaimed Corporate team, celebrated for its expertise and supportive ethos. The firm’s steadfast commitment to professional development, flexible working arrangements, and employee wellbeing distinguishes it as an employer of choice. You will be welcomed into a collegial environment where your advancement is prioritised, enabling you to elevate your career whilst making a meaningful contribution to clients ranging from emerging enterprises to established corporations. With a pronounced emphasis on diversity, inclusion, and community engagement, this role offers intellectually stimulating work alongside a genuine sense of belonging and purpose.

What you'll do:

In the capacity of Corporate Solicitor within this highly regarded Bristol-based team, you will be:

• Drafting, negotiating, and agreeing documentation for a comprehensive range of corporate transactions including mergers, acquisitions, disposals, fundraisings, refinancing, and exits.
• Providing thorough support to partners and fee-earners across the Corporate team by assisting with intricate legal matters and contributing to the delivery of exemplary client service.
• Managing your own caseload of transactions and files with efficiency while maintaining meticulous attention to detail throughout each stage of the process.
• Engaging directly with clients at all levels to provide clear advice, foster trusted relationships, and ensure their requirements are addressed in a timely and considerate manner.
• Participating in meetings with clients and other legal professionals both internally and externally to facilitate seamless progress on transactions and encourage collaborative working relationships.
• Contributing to business development initiatives by attending events and proactively seeking new opportunities to expand the firm’s client base and enhance its standing in the market.
• Delivering an efficient, courteous service that reflects the firm’s values of professionalism, empathy, and responsiveness at all times.
• Collaborating closely with specialist sub-teams such as private equity, venture capital, incentives/EOTs as well as other divisions like Banking & Finance or Corporate Tax when required.
• Supporting international corporate transactions by liaising with overseas law firms on cross-border matters as part of a knowledgeable networked team.
• Contributing positively to the team’s inclusive culture by sharing knowledge generously and supporting colleagues’ ongoing development.

What you bring:

To excel as a Corporate Solicitor in this esteemed role, you will possess:

• Demonstrated experience (two to five years PQE) in corporate law acquired within a reputable law firm or equivalent environment handling mergers & acquisitions or comparable transactional work.
• Excellent drafting abilities with proven competence in preparing clear, accurate legal documents for complex corporate transactions either under supervision or independently as appropriate.
• Exceptional attention to detail ensuring all work adheres to the highest standards of accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations or best practice guidelines.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills enabling effective communication with clients from diverse backgrounds as well as colleagues across various teams.
• A flexible approach that allows swift adaptation to changing priorities or client requirements while maintaining consistent quality of service.
• Genuine interest in business development activities including participation in networking events or identifying new client opportunities for the firm’s continued growth.
• Capacity to manage multiple matters concurrently using sound organisational skills without compromising thoroughness or reliability.
• Commitment to upholding principles of equality, diversity, inclusion within the workplace by fostering positive relationships built on mutual respect.
• Willingness to contribute constructively within multidisciplinary teams including specialists from areas such as tax or finance when required.

What sets this company apart:

This firm distinguishes itself through its unwavering dedication to nurturing talent within an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity at every level. It offers employees more than rewarding work—it provides genuine flexibility through agile/hybrid working policies tailored around individual preferences. Generous benefits include 25 days’ holiday (increasing with length of service), private healthcare following probationary periods, enhanced maternity/paternity leave provisions, subsidised gym membership options, electric car schemes promoting sustainable commuting choices as well as life assurance cover. Staff may participate in profit share schemes alongside individual performance bonuses—ensuring all share in collective success.

For more information about this Corporate Solicitor role or similar roles in Bristol please get in touch with me Jack Sheehan on 0121 260 2514 or jacksheehan@robertwalters.com

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