Corporate Commercial Partner

Porter Dodson; Exeter; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in Exeter seeks a Corporate Commercial Partner to join their successful team. The role involves managing fee-earning work related to corporate and commercial client matters, developing the client base, and supervising team members. Ideal candidates will possess strong corporate experience, networking skills, and a proactive attitude, with opportunities for flexible working and professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible Working

30 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Extra Day of Holiday for your Birthday

Private Healthcare

Pension Scheme(s)

Life Assurance

Eye Tests

Flu Jabs

Corporate Gym Membership Discounts

Legal Support

Charity fundraising involvement

Qualifications

• Senior Associate or Partner level Solicitor.
• Ambitious, pro-active, and enthusiastic.
• Experience in transactional and general corporate matters.

Responsibilities

• Undertake fee-earning work on corporate and commercial client matters.
• Develop and expand the department’s client base.
• Supervise and delegate effectively to team members.

Skills

Corporate experience

Commercial contracts experience

Business development skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Job description

Corporate Commercial Partner Department: Corporate & Commercial Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Exeter Reporting To: Evelyn Adfield

Description The Role

We have a unique opportunity for an experienced Solicitor from Senior Associate to Partner level to join our highly successful Corporate Commercial team in our Taunton or Exeter office. Our excellent team have a varied and interesting caseload with high quality clients. You will undertake fee‑earning work on both corporate and commercial client matters, assisting with the current workload whilst playing a key role in developing and expanding the department’s client base. You will also assist with managing and developing the team, including effective supervision of and delegation to team members. In addition to your corporate commercial expertise, we are looking for a team player who values every member of the team and wider firm and their contribution to the success of Porter Dodson. We have a unique offering at PD where we benefit from being a larger firm but pride ourselves on maintaining the flexibility, collaborative nature and welcoming environment of a smaller firm.

Key Responsibilities

Joining our reputable Corporate Commercial department, this role would best suit someone who is ambitious, pro‑active, and enthusiastic, with great interpersonal skills. You will have strong corporate experience (both transactional and general) and good commercial contracts experience, including general contracts, supply, distribution and franchise agreements, and terms and conditions.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

The right candidate will have excellent corporate and commercial experience with business development and networking skills to match, a growth mindset with the ability to see the bigger picture is a must. Porter Dodson can offer a tailored approach to your career path where you can really make it your own. This role is an excellent platform for you to continue to build on your success in an environment where your expertise is valued.

Benefits

• Flexible Working
• 30 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays
• Extra Day of Holiday for your Birthday
• Private Healthcare
• Pension Scheme(s)
• Life Assurance
• Eye Tests
• Flu Jabs
• Corporate Gym Membership Discounts
• Legal Support
• Opportunities to get involved with charity fundraising, sports teams and office socials