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William James Recruitment

Corporate Solicitor

City Of Bristol
£85k/yr
Posted about 19 hours ago
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Corporate Solicitor – Up to £85,000 + Bonus + Benefits - Bristol

A highly regarded regional law firm with a strong reputation for advising high-growth and entrepreneurial businesses is seeking a Corporate Solicitor to join its expanding Bristol office. With a focus on sectors including technology, media, life sciences and early-stage investment, this is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking and dynamic practice.

The firm is recognised for working with ambitious founders, investors and fast-growth companies, offering exposure to high-quality, deal-driven work within a collaborative and modern environment.

The Role:

  • Advising on a broad range of corporate matters, including M&A transactions
  • Supporting on private equity and venture capital investments
  • Drafting and negotiating shareholder agreements and joint venture arrangements
  • Providing strategic corporate and growth advisory support to clients
  • Managing matters from instruction through to completion, with appropriate supervision
  • Building and maintaining strong client relationships
  • Supporting business development activity and contributing to the growth of the Bristol team

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About You:

  • 2–6 years’ PQE Solicitor with solid experience in corporate transactional work
  • Strong technical skills and commercial awareness
  • Confident communicator with a client-focused approach
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with an interest in business development
  • Collaborative and proactive team player

Benefits:

  • Salary up to £85,000 depending on experience
  • Competitive overall benefits package
  • High-quality, engaging work with entrepreneurial clients
  • Supportive, modern and flexible working environment
  • Clear opportunities for progression and career development

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Contact:

  • Declan Young (Corporate & Commercial Specialist)
  • Direct Dial: 0113 511 7115 | Mobile: 07931 998 526
  • Email: declan.young@williamjamesrecruitment.com

More About William James Recruitment

William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with a range of highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments.

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Skills

Corporate Law
M&A Transactions
Private Equity
Venture Capital
Shareholder Agreements
Joint Venture Arrangements
Strategic Advisory
Client Relationship Management
Business Development
Team Collaboration
Commercial Awareness
Communication Skills
Entrepreneurial Mindset

Location

City of Bristol, England, United Kingdom

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