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

Overview

In this Senior Associate, Corporate role in Exeter you will take a senior position within a top-tier practice, leading a range of high-calibre corporate matters and mentoring junior lawyers. You will work closely with partners, helping the firm grow its cross-border, private equity and M&A offering for a diverse client base. The role combines sophisticated advisory work with opportunities to shape the practice and develop sector expertise. A collaborative, growth‑minded culture supports balance and meaningful impact.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid working
• 25 days’ holiday (increasing with service)
• Private medical insurance
• Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• Opportunities to engage in responsible business initiatives, charity work and D&I groups

Responsibilities

• Lead on M&A, venture capital investments, cross-border transactions, private equity deals, joint ventures and corporate restructurings
• Manage and deepen client relationships
• Supervise and mentor junior lawyers
• Contribute to strategic development of the practice
• Build sector expertise across private equity, venture capital and corporate finance
• Support business development and profile-raising initiatives

Key requirements

• 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
• Genuine interest in corporate landscape including M&A, private equity and venture capital
• Ability to build long lasting client relationships
• Proactive, ambitious and collaborative approach

• collaboration
• communication
• client relationship management
• corporate law
• M&A
• private equity

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