Corporate Partner

Company: William James Recruitment
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Location: Bristol
Job Description:

Overview

Associate Director | Corporate & Commercial Specialist

This specialist firm has built a strong reputation advising entrepreneurs, investors, and growing businesses across sectors such as technology, media, healthcare, and life sciences. Their client base is entrepreneurial, ambitious, and diverse — making for stimulating, high-quality transactional work. You’ll play a leading role in the firm’s thriving corporate practice, advising on:

  • M&A transactions
  • Private equity and venture capital investments
  • Shareholder agreements and joint ventures
  • Broader strategic corporate advisory matters

This is a career-defining opportunity for an experienced Corporate lawyer seeking to step into (or further establish themselves in) partnership with a firm known for its entrepreneurial outlook, modern culture, and high-calibre client base. You’ll be given the platform, support, and autonomy to grow your own client following while contributing to the development of the wider team.

The Candidate

  • Established Corporate Solicitor (likely 8+ PQE) with strong transactional experience
  • Ideally with an existing client following or proven ability to build one
  • Excellent technical skills and commercial awareness
  • Strong leadership and mentoring ability
  • Entrepreneurial mindset, with the drive to develop client relationships and contribute to the firm’s growth

The Benefits & How to Apply

  • Competitive remuneration and benefits package
  • Genuine opportunity for partnership and influence in the firm’s future direction
  • Engaging, high-quality corporate work with entrepreneurial clients
  • Modern, flexible, and collaborative working culture

Apply in the strictest of confidence online and/or via telephone. There is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Email: declan.young@williamjamesrecruitment.com

Seniority level

  • Director

Employment type

  • Full-time

Job function

  • Legal

Industries

  • Legal Services and Law Practice

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Posted: April 11th, 2026