Senior Associate Corporate Solicitor/Corporate Legal Executive

Corporate & Commercial | Exeter or Plymouth | Hybrid Working | Excellent Career Progression

Senior Corporate Lawyer Jobs | M&A | Private Equity | Corporate Transactions | Devon

An ambitious and highly respected commercial law firm is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Associate Corporate Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join its growing Corporate & Commercial team in either Exeter or Plymouth.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced corporate lawyer looking to work on complex, high-value transactions while enjoying genuine career progression within one of the South West's leading commercial law practices. The role offers exposure to regional, national and international clients, alongside a supportive and collaborative culture.

The Opportunity

You'll become a key member of a thriving Corporate team, advising businesses ranging from owner-managed companies and fast-growth SMEs to large corporates, investors and entrepreneurs.

Your workload will include a broad range of corporate matters including:

• Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
• Business sales, acquisitions and disposals
• Management Buy-Outs (MBOs) and Buy-Ins (MBIs)
• Private Equity and Venture Capital investments
• Shareholder agreements and investment agreements
• Corporate restructures and reorganisations
• Joint ventures and strategic collaborations
• Corporate governance and company constitutional matters
• General company law advice for businesses across multiple sectors

Alongside fee-earning work, you'll play an active role in mentoring junior lawyers, strengthening client relationships and contributing to the continued growth of the Corporate team.

About You

We're keen to hear from lawyers who can demonstrate:

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive in England & Wales
• At least 6+ years' PQE (applications from experienced Senior Associates, Managing Associates and above are encouraged)
• Strong experience handling Corporate M&A and complex transactional work
• Excellent technical drafting and negotiation skills
• Commercial awareness and a pragmatic approach to client advice
• A genuine interest in business development and networking
• The ability to build trusted, long-term relationships with clients and intermediaries

Experience gained within a Top 100, national, regional or well-regarded boutique law firm will all be happily considered.

Why Join?

This firm has built an exceptional reputation for combining City-quality work with a genuine commitment to work-life balance.

Benefits include:

• Highly competitive salary
• Performance-related bonus
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Modern offices in Exeter or Plymouth
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced pension and holiday entitlement
• Paid sabbatical opportunities
• Tailored learning and development programme
• Leadership coaching and mentoring
• Genuine Partnership and Legal Director progression opportunities
• Inclusive and collaborative team culture

The Firm

You'll be joining one of the South West's leading Corporate & Commercial teams, recognised for advising on sophisticated corporate transactions across a wide variety of sectors.

The team acts for entrepreneurs, owner-managed businesses, investors, national companies and international organisations, delivering commercially focused advice on complex, high-value matters.

With continued growth and significant investment in the Corporate department, there has never been a better time to join.

Apply Now

If you're an experienced Corporate Solicitor, Corporate Lawyer or Chartered Legal Executive looking for your next Senior Associate opportunity in Exeter or Plymouth, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV or contact Paul Norman for a confidential discussion about this role or other Corporate Solicitor opportunities across Devon, Somerset, Dorset and the wider South West.

All enquiries are of course strictly confidential.

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