Corporate Associate-Energy, Natural Resources & Infrastructure

Overview

As a Corporate Associate in the Energy, Natural Resources & Infrastructure (ENRI) team in Bristol, you will handle cross-border transactions and investments across ENRI sectors, supporting major infrastructure projects for a diverse client base. You will work alongside market-leading lawyers in a collaborative, international environment, gaining exposure to complex, multi-jurisdictional mandates. This role provides significant client contact and the chance to develop deep sector expertise within a prestigious firm. You will contribute to high-quality M&A and corporate structuring work that shapes ENRI deals globally.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive compensation with bonuses
• private medical insurance
• pension
• global skills academy for learning
• hybrid working
• diversity and inclusive culture

Responsibilities

• Execute cross-border private M&A transactions
• Manage investments and joint ventures across ENRI asset classes
• Provide corporate structuring and transactional support for major infrastructure projects
• Advise global corporates, funds and financial institutions
• Assist senior lawyers on complex, multi-jurisdictional mandates
• Engage in significant client contact and international workstreams

Key requirements

• 1-4 years’ PQE at an international or national firm
• Strong private M&A experience with ENRI exposure preferred
• Excellent drafting skills and high attention to detail
• Proactive, commercial mindset and collaborative “one team” approach
• Strong academic background and strong communication skills
• Enthusiasm for complex cross-border matters
• Candidates with genuine ENRI interest encouraged to apply

• collaborative mindset
• strong communication
• commercial/business-minded
• private M&A
• corporate structuring
• cross-border transactions

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