Partner – Corporate Commercial
This leading Legal 500 firm is seeking an experienced Corporate Commercial Partner to establish and lead a brand-new Corporate Commercial department.
This is a rare opportunity to build a practice with the support of an established firm that already enjoys a strong reputation across several key practice areas. You will benefit from a steady stream of internal referrals while having the autonomy to shape the department, develop its strategy, and grow a successful team.
The firm has an established client base and a thriving Dispute Resolution and Commercial Property practice, creating significant opportunities for cross-referrals from day one. This role would particularly suit a Partner or senior solicitor with an existing client following who is looking for greater autonomy.
The Role
As head of the Corporate Commercial department, you will play a central role in developing and expanding the firm’s corporate offering. Working closely with the firm’s leadership team, you will be responsible for building a successful practice while continuing to advise clients on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters.
The work will include:
- Advising on mergers and acquisitions, shareholder agreements, joint ventures, corporate restructures, and commercial contracts.
- Managing complex corporate transactions from instruction through to completion.
- Developing and implementing the strategy for the Corporate Commercial department.
- Building, mentoring and leading a high-performing team as the department grows.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues across the firm to maximise cross-referral opportunities.
- Developing and strengthening client relationships while identifying opportunities for business growth.
- Representing the firm within the business community through networking and professional events.
- Managing the financial performance and profitability of the department.
Requirements
You will be an experienced Corporate Commercial solicitor with the commercial awareness and leadership skills to build and grow a successful practice.
You will ideally have:
- Circa 7+ PQE as a solicitor qualified in England and Wales.
- Extensive experience advising businesses on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters.
- A strong track record in business development and client relationship management.
- An established client following or the ability to generate new business.
- Previous leadership or partnership experience, or a genuine ambition to step into a strategic leadership role.
- Excellent technical, negotiation and drafting skills.
- A collaborative approach combined with strong commercial judgement and an entrepreneurial mindset.
This is more than a Partner role—it’s an opportunity to create and shape a new department with strategic input into the future growth of the business.
Remuneration
- A competitive remuneration package, including performance-related rewards.
Contact
For further information or to have a confidential conversation, call Jonny on 07747 520600 or Jonny@vastorecruitment.co.uk
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