At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic corporate team and handle diverse transactions with direct client exposure.
- Company: Leading independent law firm in the South West, focused on growth and collaboration.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, autonomy in your role, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Confidential discussions welcome; explore a unique opportunity tailored to your career aspirations.
- Why this job: Shape your career in a supportive environment that values entrepreneurial thinking and quality work.
- Qualifications: 2+ PQE solicitors or experienced legal professionals looking for growth and responsibility.
Location: any of the firm's offices in Somerset, Dorset or Devon. The firm would consider starting a new office in Bristol.
Step into this exceptional “off-market” opportunity and invest in your future with one of the South West’s leading independent law firms.
Perhaps you are a 2+ PQE solicitor looking to step up into a broader range of transactions, take on greater responsibility or work more closely with experienced partners. Or maybe you are a Senior Associate, Legal Director whose progression feels uncertain. You may want more autonomy while feeling valued in your role. The role will be moulded around you, with the intention of creating an exciting landscape for your career.
Equally, you may already be a Partner with an established following, looking for a platform that offers genuine investment, ambitious growth plans and the freedom to develop your practice without internal barriers. The firm would also welcome confidential discussions with a corporate team seeking a collaborative environment with the infrastructure and support to continue growing.
Whatever stage you are at, this is a firm that values quality lawyers, entrepreneurial thinking, and long-term relationships over rigid recruitment criteria.
The Role
The Corporate team is investing heavily in its future and is looking to appoint lawyers who can play a key role in its continued growth. The quality of work is consistently high and varied, with direct client exposure from an early stage and genuine opportunities to develop your own specialism and client relationships. For more senior lawyers, the firm offers a supportive platform to grow an existing practice and play an active role in shaping the team’s future direction.
What Next?
Whether you’re actively exploring your next move or simply interested in hearing about a unique opportunity, I would be happy to arrange a confidential conversation about the team, the firm, and its long-term plans. From there, you can decide whether it’s the right fit for you.
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