Corporate Solicitor

G2 Legal; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 140,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Competitive salary and bonus schemes

Private medical cover

Customizable benefits package

Flexible benefits

Job summary

A forward-thinking law firm in the South West is seeking a Senior Corporate Solicitor to support Private Equity portfolios and Strategic Corporate clients. You’ll enjoy hybrid working options, a competitive salary, and benefit from a personalized coaching program. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience in corporate law and strong client relationship skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10+ years post-qualification experience in corporate or commercial law.
• Background in large commercial practice or smaller boutique firm.
• Strong passion for client service and delivering results.
• Private Equity portfolio & strategic corporate experience.
• Cross-border experience an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Advise businesses on corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions.
• Build and nurture long-term relationships with key clients.
• Represent the firm at industry events and client meetings.
• Build and nurture long-term relationships with key clients.
• Represent the firm at industry events and client meetings, contributing to growth and strategy.

Skills

Corporate transactions advising

Mergers and acquisitions expertise

Private Equity experience

Client relationship management

Cross border work experience

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive in England & Wales

Job description

Overview

Corporate Managing Associate – Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive. Location: Exeter or Plymouth | Hybrid & Flexible Working. Job Type: Full-time or Part-time available. This award-winning forward-thinking law firm with offices across the South West is actively hiring a Senior Corporate Solicitor. You will focus specifically on supporting Private Equity portfolios and Strategic Corporate clients with all their group development. You will design and deliver bespoke acquisition and disposal programs & restructurings.

What You’ll Do

• Advise UK and international businesses on corporate transactions, including:


• Mergers, acquisitions & disposals


• Cross Border international work


• Advising Private Equity portfolios and strategic corporates


• 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 10+ year’s post-qualification experience in corporate or commercial law


• Background in either a large commercial practice or smaller boutique firm welcomed


• Private Equity portfolio & strategic corporate experience


• Cross border experience an advantage


• Passion for client service, relationship building, and delivering results

What’s in it for you

• This is a senior appointment and can be offered at Managing Associate, or potentially Legal Director level


• Hybrid working options – work from home or in modern Exeter/Plymouth offices


• Very competitive salary and bonus schemes


• Enrollment 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

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Legal Services and Law Practice

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