Corporate & Commercial Partner

Overview

As a Corporate & Commercial Partner, you will lead sophisticated corporate work for entrepreneurs and growth businesses, shaping a high-performing practice. You’ll drive 5m-10m+ M&A transactions, develop key client relationships, and steer strategic initiatives within a modern, hybrid, tech-enabled firm. This role offers genuine leadership influence, mentoring responsibilities, and cross-referral opportunities across the South Coast. You’ll help grow the team and contribute to a reputable platform while expanding the firm’s market presence.

Pay / Benefits

• Partnership with strategic influence
• Hybrid working
• Cross-referral opportunities
• High-quality work
• Legal 500/Chambers-recognised platform
• Competitive package

Responsibilities

• Lead complex corporate work for entrepreneurs, growth businesses and corporates
• Manage 5m-10m+ M&A transactions
• Develop client relationships and drive new business
• Shape strategy, mentor lawyers and grow the team
• Leverage cross-referral opportunities across other practices
• Contribute to a modern, hybrid, tech-enabled working environment
• Expand the firm’s South Coast presence and client base

Key requirements

• 10+ PQE in Corporate & Commercial
• Strong private company M&A and corporate advisory experience
• Proven business development track record and referrer network
• Experience advising entrepreneurs, SMEs and growth businesses
• Ambition to lead and develop a team
• Additional commercial, IP, banking or VC/PE experience advantageous
• International or cross-border experience a plus

• leadership
• business development
• mentoring and coaching
• M&A and corporate advisory
• cross-border transactions
• commercial contracts/agreements

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