Associate – Corporate – Exeter – 3-4 Years PQE – Exeter

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

High quality work exposure

Career progression opportunities

Client service recognition

Job summary

Chadwick Nott recruiting a Corporate Associate for Exeter. You will handle a broad range of corporate matters, including M&A, venture capital, private equity, cross-border work and joint ventures, working with Partners and senior lawyers in a London-caliber team.

The role offers a permanent, full-time position with a salary of £70,000 to £80,000 and hybrid working. You will develop sector knowledge and build lasting client relationships across private equity, funds, and both public and private

Qualifications

• 3-4 years PQE in corporate law
• Strong technical and drafting skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Solid understanding of M&A, venture capital and private equity
• Ability to manage matters independently and collaboratively
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Proactive, motivated and commercially minded approach
• Ability to build long lasting client relationships

Responsibilities

• Mergers and acquisitions
• Venture capital transactions
• Cross border matters
• Private equity investments
• Joint ventures
• Corporate restructurings

Skills

3-4 years PQE

Job description

Associate – Corporate – Exeter – 3-4 Years PQE
Location: Exeter
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £70,000 to £80,000

A highly regarded law firm is seeking an ambitious Corporate Associate with 3-4 years’ post qualification experience to join its well established and Legal 500 ranked Corporate team in Exeter. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high quality transactions within a collaborative, forward thinking environment that rivals the work and expertise of London firms.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for advising a broad range of clients – from entrepreneurial start ups to major international organisations – across a wide variety of corporate matters, including:

• Mergers and acquisitions
• Venture capital transactions
• Cross border matters
• Private equity investments
• Joint ventures
• Corporate restructurings

You will work closely with Partners and senior lawyers with significant City experience, gaining exposure to complex, high value transactions. You will also be supported to develop your sector knowledge and build strong relationships with clients across private equity, venture capital, funds, and both public and private companies.

Candidate Requirements

This role is suited to a qualified solicitor with:

• 3-4 years’ PQE in corporate law
• Strong technical and drafting skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• A solid understanding of M&A, venture capital and private equity
• Confidence managing matters independently and collaboratively
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• A proactive, motivated and commercially minded approach
• The ability to build long lasting client relationships

You will bring enthusiasm for corporate law, an awareness of market developments, and the ability to provide commercially informed, strategic advice.

Benefits

The firm offers:

• A supportive, collaborative and high performing team environment
• Clear career progression pathways
• Exposure to high quality work comparable to London firms
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Recognition for strong performance and client service
• Opportunities to engage in responsible business, charity and D&I initiatives

The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.