About the Job We are excited to offer this excellent opportunity to join a top Legal 500 boutique law firm renowned for its Corporate practice. Corporate Senior Associate / Legal Director - Bristol - Salary up to £125k The Firm This prestigious law firm is seeking a driven and experienced Lawyer to join its highly regarded Corporate team. The successful candidate will play a central role in advising on a wide range of M&A, private equity, and investment transactions. The firm works with an impressive client base that includes high-growth businesses, private equity investors, owner-managed companies, and innovative start-ups—often acting as trusted advisers from early-stage funding through to exit. The firm’s Corporate M&A practice is known for its strong international client base, which includes multinational corporations, financial institutions, and private equity firms. The team works on complex, high-value transactions across a broad range of sectors, fostering strong client relationships and delivering expert legal advice that is both commercially and strategically focused. The Candidate The ideal candidate will be a 5 PQE Corporate Lawyer from a reputable law firm or leading practice. You should have a strong background in M&A and joint ventures, along with a track record of providing commercially driven advice on complex deals. This role offers a great opportunity for someone looking to advance their career with a firm that prioritises a supportive culture, interesting work, development and work-life balance. The Benefits Salary up to £125k salary (DOE) Flexible, hybrid working 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with opportunities to increase Company pension scheme Private medical and travel insurance A dynamic and supportive working environment with career advancement opportunities Apply in the strictest of confidence Dominika Holda, Recruitment Consultant (Corporate & Commercial) Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 07376 640 525 E-mail: dominika.holda@williamjamesrecruitment.com WILLIAM JAMES RECRUITMENT William James Recruitment is the number one recruitment partner to law firms in the UK & internationally. We work with a variety of top-tier clients, including a range of legal 500 firms.