Partner - Corporate & Commercial

Reed; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share

Hybrid working

25 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Reed is assisting a client in Somerset to appoint Partners and Senior Associates in Taunton. The role offers a chance to contribute to growth in a values-driven firm with a hybrid working model and strong community impact.

The opportunity is for ambitious legal professionals with leadership, strong client relationships, and a track record in developing businesses and teams.

Qualifications

• Proven presence in the local market and a national reputation is ideal.
• Strong leadership and people management experience.
• Demonstrated ability in business development and building long-term client relationships.
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills; confident in developing others.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong client relationships with local businesses and communities.
• Lead and inspire a team, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment.
• Drive business development and manage high-value work regionally or nationally.
• Participate in strategic decision-making to grow the practice.

Skills

Local market presence

Leadership

Business development

Mentoring

Client relationship building

Communication

Job description

Partner/Senior Associate

• Location: Taunton, Somerset
• Job Type: Full-time

Join our client's journey of growth journey in their thriving Somerset office. They are seeking ambitious Partners and Senior Associates to be a key part of their expansion. This is an exceptional opportunity for legal professionals ready to make their mark in a growing office backed by a highly respected regional firm.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, partnering with local businesses and contributing positively to the community.
• Lead and inspire a team, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment.
• Drive business development and manage high-value work either regionally or nationally.
• Participate in strategic decision-making and contribute to the growth and direction of the practice.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven presence in the local market, ideally with a national reputation and following
• Strong experience in one of the key practice areas: Private Client, Rural or Energy, Residential Property, Corporate & Commercial.
• Demonstrated ability in business development and building long-term client relationships.
• Proven people management and leadership skills.
• Collaborative and commercially minded with a proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills, with confidence in developing others and supporting junior lawyers.
• Track record of winning and retaining high-value work.

Benefits:

• Highly competitive remuneration package, profit share and comprehensive benefits.
• Real stake in the business as part of our employee-owned structure.
• Hybrid working model and flexible working arrangements to support work/life balance.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and your birthday off.
• Private medical insurance, group life assurance, and wellbeing support

This is more than just a role; it's a chance to be part of a values-driven firm doing standout work for standout clients, all while making a difference in their communities.