Corporate Solicitor

G2legal; Exeter; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Generous bonus schemes

Hybrid working options

28 days' holiday plus paid sabbaticals

Private medical cover

Personalised coaching & mentoring programme

Customisable flexible benefits package

Job summary

A leading law firm in the South West is seeking a Corporate Solicitor or Legal Executive. This role offers flexible working in Exeter or Plymouth and is suitable for legal professionals with at least 3 years of post-qualification experience. The successful candidate will advise on corporate transactions, such as mergers and acquisitions, while building strong client relationships. Generous benefits, including a competitive salary and a bonus scheme, are also part of the offer.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience in corporate or commercial law.
• Background in a large commercial practice or smaller boutique firm welcomed.
• Passion for client service and delivering results.

Responsibilities

• Advise UK and international businesses on corporate transactions.
• Build relationships with key clients.
• Represent the firm at industry events and networking opportunities.

Skills

Corporate transactions

Mergers & acquisitions

Client service

Relationship building

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive in England & Wales

Job description

Corporate

Solicitor or Legal Executive

Location: Exeter or Plymouth | Hybrid &Flexible Working

Job Type: Full-time

Looking to take the next step in your corporate legal career?

An award-winning and forward-thinking law firm with offices across the South West is actively hiring a Corporate Solicitor or Legal Executive to join its growing commercial team. This opportunity is offered at Associate or Senior Associate level and is open to legal professionals from both large City practices and smaller regional firms

What's in it for you?

• Competitive base salary with generous bonus schemes
• Hybrid working options - work from home or in modern Exeter/Plymouth offices
• 28 days' holiday plus paid sabbaticals
• Enrolment into a personalised coaching & mentoring programme to suit you
• Private medical cover and enhanced benefits
• Customisable flexible benefits package tailored to your needs

About the Firm:

• Highly regarded South West commercial law firm with national and international clients
• Strong reputation in corporate M&A, private equity and sector-specific transactions
• A non-hierarchical, inclusive culture where merit, not background, drives your progression
• Experienced, well-connected leadership team with real client clout

The Role - What You'll Be Doing:

• Advise UK and international businesses on corporate transactions, including:
• Mergers & acquisitions
• Business disposals
• Joint ventures
• Build and nurture long‑term relationships with key clients
• Represent the firm at industry events, client meetings and networking opportunities
• Actively contribute to the team's growth and strategy

What You'll Need:

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive in England & Wales
• Minimum of 3year's post-qualification experience in corporate or commercial law
• Background in either a large commercial practice or smaller boutique firm welcomed
• Passion for client service, relationship building and delivering results

What Next?

This is an opportunity to future-proof your legal career in a firm that invests in your development and values your input.

Click Apply Now to send your CV in confidence.

Or for a discreet chat about this and other corporate legal roles in the South West, contact:

Paul Norman - Legal Recruitment Specialist