Senior Corporate Solicitor (Director or Partner)

Overview

In this role you will lead and grow a sophisticated City practice from Oxfordshire, advising a diverse clientele on corporate matters across the business lifecycle. You’ll tackle high‑value M&A, private equity, fundraising, and governance, shaping strategic solutions for both startups and established organisations. This is a strategic position with a clear path to partnership for exceptional networkers and business developers. You will work with a market‑leading firm to drive growth and impact in a regional expansion.

Responsibilities

• advise diverse client base on corporate matters throughout the business lifecycle
• lead and grow the practice in Oxfordshire and beyond
• manage high-value M&A, private equity and fundraising transactions
• handle private and public exits
• provide corporate governance and strategic advisory on complex commercial challenges
• build and maintain client relationships and develop new business
• collaborate with cross-functional teams to support client needs
• shape and expand the developing practice with a view to partnership or senior leadership

Key requirements

• 8+ PQE in corporate law
• strong business case and client following for partnership
• exceptional networks for director-level progression
• leadership and growth mindset
• ability to manage complex commercial challenges and multi-jurisdictional matters

• business development
• client relationship management
• strategic thinking
• high-value M&A
• private equity transactions
• fundraising

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