• Permanent
  • Bristol
  • 98000 - 112000 GBP / Year

We are looking for a Corporate Associate with 2–5 years’ PQE in private M&A to join a collaborative team at a leading international law firm. The ideal candidate will have experience at a national or international firm, strong drafting skills and excellent attention to detail. Experience across energy, natural resources and infrastructure asset classes would be an advantage. You will contribute to cross-border transactions and work with colleagues who have deep sector expertise. The team advises on matters involving mining, renewable and conventional power, oil and gas, and digital infrastructure, supporting a varied client base that includes corporates, investment funds, development finance institutions, governments and commercial banks. This is an opportunity to build your sector experience through high-profile deals in a collaborative environment.

The Firm

The firm is a leading international legal practice with a Bristol office and a highly regarded team focused on energy, natural resources and infrastructure. Its work spans a broad range of asset classes, including mining, power, oil and gas, and digital infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on cross-border transactions.

You would work alongside lawyers with deep sector expertise on high-profile deals, within a collaborative team environment. The firm advises a varied client base, including corporates, investment funds, development finance institutions, governments and commercial banks. This breadth of clients and work offers the opportunity to develop your private M&A experience while gaining exposure to transactions across different markets and parts of the energy and infrastructure sectors.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to private M&A transactions across energy, natural resources and infrastructure asset classes.

  • Support cross-border transactions involving mining, renewable and conventional power, oil and gas, and digital infrastructure.

  • Work on matters for corporates, investment funds, development finance institutions, governments and commercial banks.

  • Prepare and review transaction documents, applying strong drafting skills and attention to detail.

  • Collaborate with colleagues across the team to support the delivery of high-profile deals.

Experience and Skills Sought

  • 2–5 years’ PQE in private M&A, gained at a national or international firm.

  • Experience with energy, natural resources and infrastructure asset classes is preferred.

  • Strong drafting skills, excellent attention to detail and a commercial, proactive approach.

  • A collaborative “one team” mindset, strong academic record and excellent communication skills.

Hours and Benefits

  • Competitive salary and bonus package

  • Private medical insurance and pension contributions

  • Hybrid working model (typically three days in the office)

  • Access to a global learning and development programme

  • Active social, wellbeing and networking initiatives

Find Out More or Apply

To find out more about this role, or to have an informal, confidential and non-committal chat, please reach out to Katie at Aspiria Legal.