Corporate Commercial Lawyer

Legal Southwest; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Our client has recently experienced unprecedented growth within their firm. They are therefore looking to recruit experienced Employment Lawyers to join their team in Plymouth.

Our client is growing significantly. They’re not just looking for an exceptional Employment lawyer, but an exceptional person too. You’ll report to the Head of the Corporate Business Team who has worked in and around Plymouth for over 15 years, developing a strong following of business clients assisting them with setting up and restructuring their businesses, including mergers and acquisitions, finance, general commercial agreements, succession arrangements, management buyouts, and asset and share sales.

Providing the very best client service is a priority for them and must be for you too.

They strongly believe in supporting and developing the careers of their lawyers. As such, they’ll ensure that you receive all the training and support that you need.

The Corporate & Business team works with a wide range of clients in both the private sector and regionally.

The team provides a comprehensive range of services, encompassing:

• Succession planning
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Management Buyouts
• Company law
• Restructuring
• Joint Ventures
• Commercial & Partnership agreements
• IP & Licensing

There are no set upper or lower limits of PQE for this opportunity. Candidates who have at least 2 – 5 years PQE are likely to have the right level of enthusiasm and knowledge, with the right level of experience needed to undertake and develop within this role.

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive in England & Wales
• Well-developed professional and interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and legal technical skills
• Ability to work in a team environment and develop relationships across the business
• Ability to demonstrate a deep understanding of the technical issues that are key to our clients
• Recognises and seizes opportunities for the firm, including repeat business
• Builds and develops own network of internal and external contacts
• Awareness of business development initiatives in the team and identifies ways to contribute
• Good knowledge of PC applications, including MS Office

In line with their top priority as a firm, you should provide exceptional client service at all times.

Alongside a very competitive salary, you’ll be given the opportunity to receive a generous bonus (upon the team exceeding targets) and an attractive range of benefits. They are also open to discussing the option to work more flexibly.

Please get in touch if you would like more information about this role or send your CV via the form below in complete confidence and we will get back to you.

Legal Southwest will never, without exception, send out your CV without your prior knowledge or consent so please be assured that we treat every application with the utmost confidentiality.