Corporate & Commercial Partner

Overview

In this role you will lead high‑stakes corporate and commercial work for a top-tier firm, driving growth and expanding the department. You will build and manage client relationships, shape strategy with senior colleagues, and mentor junior lawyers. The position offers exposure to substantial M&A (£5–£10m+) and cross‑practice opportunities in a modern, hybrid environment. You will contribute to the firm’s growth mandate while working with internationally minded clients and a well‑regarded team.

Pay / Benefits

• Excellent Benefits including Bonus
• Hybrid, paperless, tech-enabled environment
• Strong platform and stable growth trajectory
• Top-tier branding and market reputation
• Cross-referral opportunities across teams
• Flexible working arrangements

Responsibilities

• Develop and nurture client relationships to grow the department
• Lead and drive growth initiatives and cross-referrals across litigation, private client, and property teams
• Oversee mid-to-large private company M&A and corporate advisory matters (£5m–£10m+)
• Collaborate with senior lawyers and Heads of Department to shape strategy and standards
• Mentor and develop junior lawyers and contribute to talent pipeline
• Build and leverage a personal referral network to generate business
• Lead or contribute to strategic hires and team expansion efforts

Key requirements

• Strong experience in private company M&A and corporate advisory work
• Experience advising entrepreneurs, SMEs, and international clients
• Ability to handle 5–10m+ transactions
• Proven business development ability and referrer network
• Experience mentoring and developing junior lawyers
• Commercial, entrepreneurial mindset with ambition to lead a team
• Comfort working autonomously in a hybrid environment

• commercial mindset
• entrepreneurial
• leadership
• private company M&A
• corporate advisory
• cross-referral development

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