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In-House Corporate Commercial Lawyer

JMC Legal Recruitment

Exeter

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

A professional services firm in Exeter is seeking an experienced In-House Corporate Commercial Lawyer to establish their legal function. This role involves overseeing various corporate matters such as business transfers and contractual negotiations, with strong support from management. Candidates should have at least 5 years of corporate or commercial legal experience and a desire for professional growth.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience in corporate or commercial law.
  • Strong motivation for professional growth and high performance.

Responsibilities

  • Handle commercial and corporate matters, including contracts and business acquisitions.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts to meet the firm's legal needs.
  • Work closely with founding partners and external lawyers.

Skills

Corporate law expertise
Commercial law expertise
Contract negotiation
Business transfers knowledge

Education

Qualified solicitor (5+ PQE)

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12.08.2025

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In-House Corporate Commercial Lawyer

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Sole Legal Counsel | Professional Services Firm | Exeter

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a Corporate/Commercial Lawyer to join a thriving and highly respected professional services firm in Exeter.

This is a unique chance to help shape the legal function from the ground up, working closely with senior leadership and providing crucial legal support across multiple specialist sectors.

The Business

Founded in 2001, this firm has grown into a highly successful chartered accountancy business with over 90 employees across two offices, with further expansion plans on the horizon. The firm prides itself on its sector-specific expertise and the dedication of its directors, who are passionate about delivering exceptional service to their clients.

The Role

This is the firm's first in-house legal position, created to enhance the firm's capabilities and bring previously outsourced legal work in-house. You will have the chance to work closely with the founding partners, as well as their external lawyers, supporting two key specialist teams: Veterinary and Healthcare.

You will handle a variety of commercial and corporate matters, including business transfers, share purchases, partnership agreements, mergers and demergers, small business acquisitions.

You will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, ensuring that the firm's legal needs are met effectively. From day one, you will have secretarial support, and there are plans to grow the legal team in the future, offering you an excellent opportunity to help build and shape the legal function.

Requirements

  • Corporate and/or Commercial lawyer 5+ PQE
  • Strong appetite for professional growth and motivation to consistently deliver your best

Whether you've worked in-house before or are ready to make that transition from private practice, this is a fantastic role for someone with a drive to be part of a dynamic and expanding business.

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