Corporate Partner or Senior lawyer London, Liverpool or Leeds

Overview

In this Partner role, you will help drive growth for Weightmans’ corporate practice across London, Liverpool and Leeds, focusing on M&A for owner-managed businesses, private equity and venture capital. You will lead business development, attract new clients, and support the existing team to deliver high-quality, commercially-minded advice. The role offers exposure to a well-established practice with ambitious expansion plans and opportunities to shape growth across locations. You will work in a collaborative, award-winning environment that values diversity and merit.

Pay / Benefits

• 33 days’ annual leave + bank holidays
• Hybrid working
• Healthcare cover
• Life Insurance 4x salary
• Income Protection Scheme
• SIPPS pension contribution

Responsibilities

• Attract new clients and grow the client base across locations
• Provide high-quality, commercially focused corporate advice (M&A)
• Support and lead growth initiatives within the owner-managed business sector
• Take a leading role in expanding the team and achieving growth targets
• Leverage expertise in corporate law across a broad range of work
• Collaborate with cross-location teams to meet client needs

Key requirements

• Partner or Senior Associate ready for partnership
• Strong business development skills
• Client following or demonstrated ability to build relationships
• Expert knowledge and experience in all aspects of corporate law with exposure to M&A
• Ability to take a leading role in team growth
• Industry network relevant to owner-managed, private equity, or venture capital markets

• client relationship management
• leadership and mentorship
• commercial mindset
• Corporate law
• M&A
• private equity

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