Managing Associate/Principal Director - Corporate in Bristol

Ready to take your career to the next level? We’re one of the UK’s most forward-thinking law firms, built on a foundation of innovation, collaboration, and ambition. Join us, and let’s shape the future together.

The role in 60 seconds:

• Role: Managing Associate or Principal Director
• Team: Corporate
• Location: Hybrid working from Bristol
• Working Pattern: Full-time/Part-time/Flexible

Why this role matters: This is the opportunity for someone to craft and build a practice of their own within the Bristol marketplace, with the support to grow and develop their career accordingly.

What you’ll do:

• Work on investment rounds, growth strategies (organic or through buy and build), group restructurings and exits.
• Be enthusiastic about business development – both for the team and the firm more widely – we will actively support and encourage you to engage in profile building and networking activities from the start.
• Forge strong and effective lasting relationships with clients, typically owner managed or family businesses, where our advice and support can be instrumental to their future success.
• Experience a personalised approach to achieving the right balance of independence to manage your own matters, combined with the support and supervision from senior colleagues.

What we’re looking for:

• A senior Corporate Solicitor looking for the next step in your career by building and leading something which you own or seeking to work with larger and more complex clients.
• Self‑motivated, client and market focussed, with a desire to actively contribute towards the continued success of a team with a strong track record of recently delivered growth.
• Existing corporate finance contacts and connections in the Bristol market are welcome, but not essential.
• A passion for working directly with owner managed businesses, keen to develop skills with clients, seeking to understand the commercial context of their business and to gain confidence to provide the right advice at the right moment.

Join a seriously ambitious firm:

• An ambitious growth strategy that opens up opportunities for our people to make their mark.
• A client base that spans household names, thriving startups, and ambitious enterprises.
• A culture built on our values of being refreshingly human, entrepreneurial, inclusive and collaborative.
• A strong focus on being a responsible business with a commitment to sustainability and giving back to our communities.
• Comprehensive professional development and training – whatever your role and level we have training that will support you to achieve your goals.

Progressive benefits tailored to you:

• Competitive salary and performance‑linked bonus.
• Enhanced parental leave policies.
• Private healthcare and wellbeing initiatives (e.g., mental health support, gym memberships).
• An open, flexible working environment.

Ready to apply? Hit the “Apply Now” button. Send us your CV and a quick note on why this role is perfect for you. Our team will review your application and be in touch, whatever the outcome. Invited for interview? With a straightforward process typically involving two interviews, our talent acquisition team will guide you through every step, ensuring you feel confident and prepared to show us what you can do. We’re here to support your individual needs. If you require any adaptations or adjustments, we’re more than happy to accommodate these. Before your interview, we’ll contact you to discuss the themes we’ll cover and answer any questions you might have. If you’d like to visit our offices prior to your interview or would like help testing your kit for your virtual interview, just let us know.