Corporate Associate, Exeter

Chadwick Nott; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial law firm in Exeter is seeking an ambitious Corporate Associate with 1-4 years PQE. This role offers the chance to work on high-profile corporate transactions while benefiting from mentorship in a collaborative environment. The firm values professional growth and offers competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-based bonus

Enhanced parental leave

Sabbaticals for long-term employees

Private healthcare and wellbeing perks

Flexible working culture

Qualifications

• 1+ years minimum PQE as a Corporate Solicitor.
• Strong ability to build relationships with corporate clients.

Responsibilities

• Work across a broad range of corporate matters, including M&A.
• Support clients from entrepreneurs to international corporations.

Skills

Client-focused

Motivated

Collaborative

Job description

Corporate Associate
Exeter

Top opportunity for an ambitious and driven corporate solicitor looking to deal with city-quality corporate work from a Southwest base. Our client is a very well-regarded commercial top 100 law firm with an office in central Exeter. They are currently seeking a 1-4 PQE solicitor to join their highly ranked Corporate Team.

This is more than just a job-it's a platform for growth. You'll be part of an ambitious and nationally recognised team that thrives on collaboration, innovation, and excellence.

The role

• Work across a broad range of corporate matters, including M&A, strategic investments, management buyouts, and restructurings.
• Support clients ranging from entrepreneurs and private equity firms to national and international corporations.
• Build long-term relationships with clients, gaining exposure to high-profile transactions and repeat business.
• Strike the right balance between autonomy and guidance-leading your own deals while benefiting from mentorship and development opportunities.

Requirements

If you're motivated, client-focused, and passionate about corporate law, you'll fit right in. Ideally, you'll bring:

• 1+ years minimum PQE as a Corporate Solicitor
• A strong ability to build relationships with corporate clients, confidently managing transactions of varying complexity.
• A collaborative mindset and a drive to make an impact.

In Return

This is an opportunity to thrive in a progressive ambitious firm that prioritises professional growth, and employee wellbeing. You'll benefit from:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus.
• Enhanced parental leave.
• Sabbaticals for long-term employees.
• Private healthcare and wellbeing perks.
• Flexible and forward-thinking working culture.

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.

(t) 0117 917 1929

(m) 07435 943574

(e) [e-mail]

*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.*