Corporate Commercial Solicitor - Exeter

Are you a driven Corporate Commercial Solicitor ready to take the next step in your career? We're working with a well-established and highly regarded regional law firm to recruit a talented solicitor into their growing corporate team. Having partnered with this firm for a number of years, we can genuinely vouch for their supportive culture, strong leadership, and ambitious growth plans. They've built an impressive reputation across the South West, combining high-quality legal work with an approachable, collaborative environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking, multi-office practice working with a diverse client base including SMEs, owner-managed businesses, and larger regional organisations. Depending on your location, this role can be based out of any of their offices across the South West.

The Role

• You’ll be joining a thriving and expanding corporate team, working on a wide range of matters with a particular focus on corporate transactions involving property elements.
• Advising on M&A transactions, including asset and share sales and purchases.
• Drafting and negotiating key documents such as SPAs, APAs, NDAs, Heads of Terms and disclosure letters.
• Supporting corporate restructures, demergers and reorganisations.
• Assisting with investment rounds, shareholder agreements and articles of association.
• Managing client relationships and liaising with other parties to drive transactions forward efficiently.

You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of your work, collaborate closely with senior colleagues, and play a key role in the continued growth of the team.

About You

• Have 2+ years' PQE in corporate and commercial law.
• Possess strong technical skills and attention to detail, particularly in drafting and negotiations.
• Have experience (or a strong interest) in the property aspects of corporate deals.
• Are confident managing their own caseload and building lasting client relationships.
• Can communicate complex legal concepts clearly and commercially.
• Are proactive, organised and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.

Why This Firm?

• A respected regional firm with a strong and growing presence across the South West.
• A genuinely supportive and collaborative culture.
• High-quality work with a varied and interesting client base.
• Clear progression opportunities as the firm continues to grow.
• Competitive salary and benefits, including regular team events and referral incentives.

We are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace.