Senior Associate - Corporate - Exeter - 5-7 Years PQE

Senior Associate - Corporate - Exeter - 5-7 Years PQE
Location: Exeter (Hybrid)
Type of Role: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £80,000-£100,000 (dependent on experience)

A leading regional law firm is seeking an experienced and ambitious Senior Associate (5-7 PQE) to join its highly ranked Corporate team in Exeter. This is an excellent opportunity to take a senior role within a Legal 500 Tier 1 practice, working on high calibre transactions alongside partners with significant City experience - all while enjoying a supportive culture and strong work/life balance.

You'll join a collaborative, solutions focused team that works with clients ranging from entrepreneurial start ups to major international organisations. The work is varied, complex and commercially significant, offering exposure to transactions that rival those of London firms.

The Role
You will play a key role in the continued growth and development of the Corporate team, taking the lead on a wide range of matters including:

• Mergers and acquisitions
• Venture capital investments
• Cross border transactions
• Private equity deals
• Joint ventures
• Corporate restructurings

In this senior position, you will:

• Manage and deepen client relationships
• Supervise and mentor junior lawyers
• Contribute to the strategic development of the practice
• Build sector expertise across private equity, venture capital and corporate finance
• Support business development and profile raising initiatives

This is an ideal opportunity for someone seeking high quality work, strong progression prospects and a positive, modern working environment.

Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a Senior Associate who can demonstrate:

• 5-7 years' PQE in a high performing corporate team
• Strong technical ability and commercial judgment
• Confidence managing complex transactions with autonomy
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A genuine interest in the corporate landscape, including M&A, private equity and venture capital
• The ability to build long lasting client relationships
• A proactive, ambitious and collaborative approach

You will bring enthusiasm for corporate law, awareness of market trends and the ability to provide commercially informed advice in a fast moving environment.

Career Development
The firm is committed to supporting your progression, offering:

• Opportunities to deepen sector knowledge
• Access to business development initiatives
• Support to build your professional profile
• A culture centred around openness, teamwork, growth and making a difference

You'll be encouraged to develop your career in a way that aligns with your goals, supported by a forward thinking and people focused environment.

Benefits
The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary with annual review
• Hybrid working and strong work/life balance
• 25 days' holiday (increasing with service)
• Private medical insurance
• A wide range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• Opportunities to get involved in responsible business initiatives, charity work and D&I groups

How to Apply

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact:

Olivia Reed
Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761

*At Chadwick Nott, 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, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*