Job Description
Corporate Commercial Solicitor/Partner
Exeter (Hybrid Working)
Salary: Up to £100,000+ plus benefits
Our leading law firm client in Exeter, Devon is recruiting an ambitious Corporate Commercial Solicitor or Corporate Lawyer to join its high-performing, collaborative team. This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Associate ready for promotion or a Salaried Partner seeking a new challenge in the South West.
Why This Role?
* Join a dynamic, well-respected and established corporate team with national and South West-based clients
* Immediate appointment at Senior Associate or Partner level, depending on experience
* Advise on a wide range of corporate commercial matters, including business sales, acquisitions, company law and commercial agreements
* Flexible hybrid working to balance office and remote work
* Competitive salary up to £100K+, with benefits
Role Overview – Corporate Commercial Solicitor/Partner
You will:
* Handle a broad corporate commercial caseload, including:
* Mergers, acquisitions and business sales
* Company law and corporate structuring
* Business and asset protection
* Strategic business planning for clients
* Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts and shareholder agreements
* Work with owner-managed businesses, SMEs, startups, investors and funders
* Collaborate with an established team to grow the department and strengthen client relationships
Your Profile:
* Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with corporate and commercial law experience
* 3+ years PQE, though candidates at all senior levels considered
* No existing client following required – the firm has strong ongoing work
* Ambitious, client-focused and seeking a faster route to career progression
Who Will This Suit?
* Corporate lawyers looking to break through the career ceiling
* Solicitors seeking realistic partnership opportunities and growth
* Candidates based in Exeter or willing to relocate to the South West for a better lifestyle
Benefits & Rewards:
* Exceptional salary £100K+
* Clear pathway to partnership or senior leadership roles
* Hybrid working model for improved work-life balance
* 30 days holiday + birthday off, with the option to buy additional leave
* Private healthcare, life assurance, flu jabs, eye care and gym discounts
* Annual pay reviews and structured career development support
Next Steps:
If you are a Corporate Commercial Solicitor, Corporate Lawyer, or Partner-level candidate seeking a new opportunity in Exeter, apply today with your CV.
For a confidential discussion about this role and other corporate law opportunities in the South West, contact Paul Norman at G2 Legal.
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