Corporate Lawyer 3PQE - M&A & Private Equity

Employer:

Hays Specialist Recruitment

Location:

Bristol, Bristol, bs1 6ad

Pay:

Salary not specified.

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

02/05/2026

About this job

Your new company You will be joining a highly regarded UK law firm with a strong national presence and an excellent reputation in the corporate market.

The firm is recognised for delivering high-quality, commercially focused advice while fostering a genuinely supportive and collaborative culture.

The Bristol based corporate team is well established and continues to grow, with a particularly strong track record in private equity and M&A. The team advises a diverse client base including private equity investors, corporates, business owners and management teams, and benefits from access to a broader national corporate practice carrying out complex, often multi jurisdictional transactions.

Your new role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Corporate Lawyer to join a forward thinking team working on high value, challenging transactions in the South West market.

Responsibilities

• Advising on a broad range of corporate matters including mergers & acquisitions, investments and private equity transactions
• Supporting clients on acquisitions, disposals and strategic investments
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex corporate documentation
• Delivering clear, pragmatic and commercially focused legal advice
• Working closely with colleagues as part of a collaborative and ambitious team

What you'll need to succeed

• 3 years' post qualification experience in corporate law
• Qualification as a UK Solicitor (England, Wales or Scotland)
• Experience handling strong quality corporate work, ideally including private equity
• Excellent drafting and analytical skills
• The ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly to non lawyers
• A proactive, commercially minded approach and strong team ethic

In return, you can expect

• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Access to high quality, intellectually stimulating work
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values wellbeing and individuality
• Ongoing professional development and genuine career progression opportunities

Apply now If you are a Corporate Lawyer looking to progress your career within a high quality, people focused environment, we'd welcome your application.

Please call Harriet Chapman at Hays Legal on for further information.

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