Associate – Corporate – Exeter – 3-4 Years PQE

Overview

As a Corporate Associate, you will handle high-value transactions across M&A, venture capital, and private equity for a diverse client base from startups to international organisations. You’ll work closely with Partners and senior lawyers, gaining exposure to complex deals and cross-border matters. You’ll develop sector knowledge and build lasting client relationships while contributing to a collaborative, forward-thinking team. This role offers London-equivalent quality work in a supportive environment with clear progression.

Pay / Benefits

• supportive, collaborative and high performing team environment
• clear career progression pathways
• exposure to high quality work comparable to London firms
• hybrid working arrangements
• recognition for strong performance and client service
• involvement in responsible business, charity and D&I initiatives

Responsibilities

• Advise on mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, and private equity transactions
• Handle cross-border matters and joint ventures
• Work closely with Partners and senior lawyers on high-value deals
• Develop sector knowledge and manage client relationships across private equity, funds, and public/private companies
• Draft and review transaction documents with strong attention to detail
• Contribute to a collaborative and proactive deal execution process

Key requirements

• 3-4 years PQE in corporate law
• Strong technical and drafting skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Solid understanding of M&A, venture capital and private equity
• Confidence managing matters independently and collaboratively
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Proactive, motivated and commercially minded approach
• Ability to build long-lasting client relationships

• communication
• interpersonal abilities
• commercially minded
• Mergers and acquisitions (M&A)
• venture capital
• private equity

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