Corporate Managing Associate

JMC Legal Recruitment

  • Bristol Area
  • £80,000-100,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
A leading national law firm, renowned for its exceptional corporate law team, is currently seeking an experienced and ambitious Corporate Solicitor with 5+ years PQE to join its Bristol office as a Managing Associate. The team has built an outstanding reputation for advising a wide range of clients, including entrepreneurs, SMEs, financial institutions, andFTSE 100 companies. With an extensive presence across the UK, the firm provides expert legal services in mergers and acquisitions, private equity, corporate restructurings, joint ventures, shareholder arrangements, equity capital markets, due diligence, and corporate governance.The RoleAs a Managing Associate in the Bristol Corporate team, you will play a crucial role in the strategic growth and success of the department. This senior position involves managing a diverse and high-value caseload, advising clients on complex corporate matters, and overseeing significant transactions. You will lead and mentor junior associates, ensuring the efficient delivery of services while maintaining high standards of legal excellence.Key responsibilities include:
  • Leading on a range of corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity, joint ventures, and corporate restructurings.
  • Providing strategic legal advice to a diverse client base, ranging from entrepreneurs and SMEs to large financial institutions and international corporations.
  • Managing and mentoring junior associates and paralegals, overseeing their professional development, and ensuring efficient case management.
  • Driving business development efforts to expand the firm's client base and strengthen existing relationships, including participating in networking and marketing initiatives.
  • Demonstrating excellent financial management skills, including accurate time recording, billing, and managing work in progress (WIP).
  • Maintaining up-to-date technical expertise and ensuring compliance with the highest professional standards.
The Ideal Candidate
  • A Corporate Solicitor with 5+ years PQE, with extensive experience in handling complex corporate transactions, including M&A, private equity, and corporate restructurings.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience mentoring junior colleagues and managing a busy caseload.
  • A commercially astute lawyer with a proven track record of building and maintaining client relationships.
  • Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to advise senior clients and stakeholders on strategic corporate matters.
  • A proactive business developer with a focus on growing the firm's presence in the market.
  • A high level of professionalism, integrity, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
What's On Offer
  • A senior role within a rapidly growing, high-profile corporate team.
  • Opportunities to lead complex, high-value transactions for an impressive client base.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package, with performance-based incentives.
  • A collaborative and inclusive working environment, with a clear path for career progression.
  • Flexible working options to support a healthy work-life balance.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven and experienced Corporate Solicitor to take the next step in their career within a highly regarded team. For immediate consideration, please contact Tom at tom@jmc-legal.com for a confidential discussion.CompanyJMC Legal Recruitment was founded by highly experienced Legal Recruitment Consultant, Jason Connolly. His motivation to establish JMC was to create a refreshingly friendly agency with a truly consultative approach and who are always a pleasure to deal with.We're a dynamic business with our sights set high and a growing client base spanning the country. We believe that in any business the most valuable assets are the people - and it's true of JMC, too. Whether dealing with candidates or firms, our consultants' passion for legal recruitment and excellent market knowledge always shines through. Our state of the art software means our consultants are more accessible to you and we keep ahead of the curve in the changing legal landscape to ensure you are always given up to date advice.What can you expect from us? We will always manage your expectations and come back to you with updates as soon as they become available. We pride ourselves on the highest level of integrity, as we understand that when looking for a new role or member of staff it is often highly confidential. You will find that we always take the time to really listen and understand before we advise. We will get to know you, taking into account not just technical ability, but personality and cultural fit. We're also easy to get hold of; we appreciate that when looking for a new role it can be difficult to talk during the working day, so we will make ourselves available and find a time that works for you. Give us a call and talk to one of our friendly team today. We're waiting to help you.Share this jobApply for Corporate Managing AssociateAlready uploaded your CV? to apply instantlyFields marked with an asterisk (*) are requiredFirst name requiredLast name requiredWhat is your email address? requiredYour CV requiredYour file must be a .doc, .pdf, .docx, or .rtf. No larger than 1MBDrag and dropChoose a fileSelected file: Remove fileAdd a cover message requiredEmail me similar jobs when they become available Your communication preferencesI'd like to receive emails about jobs and services from The Lawyer JobsI'd like to receive emails from third partiesWhen you apply for a job we will send your application to the named employer, who may contact you. By applying for a job listed on The Lawyer Jobs you agree to our and . You should never be required to provide bank account details. If you are, please . All emails will contain a link in the footer to enable you to unsubscribe at any time.Send applicationSave jobClick to add the job to your shortlistYou need to or to save a job.Get job alertsCreate a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.Similar jobs
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