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Our client provides effective legal advice to individuals and businesses across the Southwest region and the wider UK.They have won, or been shortlisted for, national and regional awards for their client service, innovation and corporate social responsibility. They have been ranked in The Legal 500, Chambers UK and Chambers High Net Worth.The firm offers flexible working between their Plymouth office, their Bath office and working from home, making the role suitable for individuals living in the Southwest of England.On behalf of our client, we are seeking an ambitious and motivated Company Commercial Lawyer. This opportunity has arisen due to the structure and growth of our client, offering fantastic career progression opportunities with no limits on what can be achieved for the right person.Main purposes of role:To conduct a caseload of files for clients including company commercial work for sole traders, partners, directors and shareholders.To work alongside colleagues in the department across their Plymouth and Bath offices, including assisting on sales, mergers and acquisitions of businesses and corporate reconstructions.Required skills, knowledge and experience:A proven team player, willing to work under supervision where required, receptive to constructive criticism and happy to work on files alone in areas they are experienced.An excellent communicator both written and oral, capable of building a good rapport with clients and colleagues.Commercially savvy with a good understanding of company/commercial work, especially empathetic to the needs of commercial clients.Fully conversant with Word, Outlook and Excel and used to working with computerised case management systems.Enjoys spending time outside normal office hours with people and at events to build relationships and their own network, which will ultimately result in new business.Committed to keeping clients informed and dealing with cases, clients and colleagues outside of normal business hours when required.This is a full-time position, remuneration is dependent on qualifications/experience.Benefits currently include:Free private healthcare insuranceEnhanced maternity and paternity payEnhanced contributory pension schemeOngoing investment and training for personal development and career progressionAnnual bonus schemes for all staff membersStaff discounts on legal servicesHomeworking and flexible working considered where possibleLong service awardsRegular and fun staff eventsLifestyle hour ‘free passes’Special discounts and ticket access for numerous theatre productionsDiscounted gym membershipExclusive deals at popular city centre barsFree annual flu jabRefurbished offices including staff canteen and shower facilitiesFree fruit made available for all staffPlease get in touch if you would like more information about this role or send your CV via the form below in complete confidence and we will get back to you.Legal Southwest will never, without exception, send out your CV without your prior knowledge or consent, so please be assured that we treat every application with the utmost confidentiality.#J-18808-Ljbffr