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Posted 05 August, 2026

Corporate Partner

William James Recruitment
City of Bristol, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Corporate Senior Solicitor / Partner – Bristol – Up to £135,000 + Bonus

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A leading Legal 500 law firm with an outstanding reputation in the South West is looking for a Corporate Senior Solicitor / Partner to join its highly regarded Bristol office. You will work with an established and diverse client base, advising private companies, entrepreneurs and owner-managed businesses on a broad range of high-value corporate transactions, while playing a key role in the continued growth of the firm's Corporate practice.

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This Corporate Senior Solicitor / Partner role in Bristol offers the opportunity to join a collaborative and ambitious firm where Partners are empowered to shape the future of the practice. With a strong pipeline of quality work, genuine autonomy and a supportive leadership team, this is an outstanding opportunity for a Corporate Senior Solicitor / Partner in Bristol looking to build their practice within a respected Legal 500 platform.

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The Role:

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  • Advise clients on a broad range of corporate transactions including mergers, acquisitions, restructures and investments
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  • Lead complex matters for private companies, entrepreneurs and owner-managed businesses
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  • Develop long-term client relationships while delivering commercially focused legal advice
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  • Work closely with colleagues across other teams
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  • Lead business development initiatives and contribute to the continued growth
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  • Mentor and develop junior lawyers within a collaborative and supportive environment
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  • Play a key role in the strategic direction and future growth of the Bristol office
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  • Develop and grow your own practice with the support of an established Legal 500 platform
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The Candidate:

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  • Qualified Solicitor with extensive experience in corporate transactional law
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  • Currently operating at a senior level
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  • Strong track record advising private companies, entrepreneurs and owner-managed businesses
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  • Proven ability to build lasting client relationships and generate new business
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  • Commercially minded with excellent technical and strategic advisory skills
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  • Collaborative leadership style with experience mentoring and developing junior lawyers
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  • Entrepreneurial approach with the ambition to help grow a successful Corporate practice
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  • Passionate about delivering exceptional client service within a supportive team environment
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The Benefits and How to Apply:

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  • Competitive salary up to £135,000 depending on experience
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  • Attractive bonus structure
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  • Comprehensive benefits package
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  • Company pension
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  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure
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  • Genuine autonomy to build and grow your own practice
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Apply in the strictest of confidence

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Dominika Holda, Recruitment Consultant (Corporate & Commercial)

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Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 07376 640 525

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E-mail: [email protected]

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WILLIAM JAMES RECRUITMENT

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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.

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