A rare opportunity has arisen within a prestigious South West law firm for an experienced Senior Corporate/Commercial Solicitor or Legal Executive (5 years+ PQE). Through Sophia at Avocet Legal Careers, our client is seeking to expand their successful practice in Taunton with a talented legal professional who can drive further growth
About the Client
Our client is a well-established legal practice with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, personalised legal services across the region and nationally. As recent winners of a prestigious regional law firm award, they have demonstrated consistent growth through strategic expansion, including a successful merger and new office openings. Their commitment to community engagement, professional development, and maintaining strong local business relationships sets them apart as an employer of choice in the South West.
Role Overview
As a Senior Corporate/Commercial Solicitor or Legal Executive, you will join a dynamic and evolving practice area, working alongside recently appointed partners to serve a diverse client base including businesses, farmers, landowners, and private clients. This role offers exceptional career progression opportunities, including a fast track to partnership and potential team leadership responsibilities.
Senior Corporate/Commercial Solicitor or Legal Executive Responsibilities:
- Lead non-contentious corporate and commercial matters for SMEs, partnerships, and sole traders
- Handle business sales and purchases, including share and asset transactions
- Provide expert advice on shareholders' agreements and articles of association
- Manage company incorporations and restructuring projects
- Develop partnership and LLP agreements, with particular expertise in farming partnerships
- Draft and negotiate commercial contracts and standard terms
- Oversee management buy-outs and venture capital/private equity investments
- Participate actively in marketing, business development, and networking initiatives
- Provide training and supervision to team members
Senior Corporate/Commercial Solicitor or Legal Executive Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years' post-qualification experience in corporate/commercial law
- Strong connections within the South West business community preferred
- Established relationships with accountants and other professional referrers desirable
- Existing client following beneficial but not essential
- Excellent client relationship and team leadership skills
- Commitment to office-based work with hybrid options available post-probation
- Proven business development and networking capabilities
Benefits:
- Competitive salary package
- 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
- Additional birthday day off
- Option to buy and sell holiday
- Performance-related bonus scheme
- New business introduction bonus
- Discounted legal services
- Clear progression opportunities
- Professional development support
- Hybrid working options after probation
- Friendly and supportive work environment
- Regular social and networking events
If you are an ambitious Senior Corporate/Commercial Solicitor or Legal Executive looking to advance your career within a progressive regional law firm that values excellence and professional growth, we want to hear from you. This is an outstanding opportunity to join an organisation with a strong market presence and commitment to its people.
Contact Sophia at Avocet Legal Careers today to learn more about this exceptional role.