The position would suit an experienced corporate or corporate commercial solicitor from in-house or private practice who possesses strong technical expertise, commercial awareness and a proven ability to build and maintain long-term client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and drive the growth of the corporate practice through business development and relationship management initiatives.
• Advise clients on a wide range of corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, reorganisations, restructures and private equity transactions.
• Draft, negotiate and review shareholder agreements, investment agreements and other complex corporate documentation.
• Act as a trusted adviser and primary point of contact for corporate clients.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with internal referrers, external partners and key stakeholders.
• Support the Head of Commercial in delivering strategic objectives and managing team performance.
• Supervise, mentor and develop junior lawyers and trainees.
• Identify opportunities for practice growth and cross-selling across the wider business.
• Contribute to departmental strategy, marketing and profile-raising activities.
• Maintain responsibility for financial performance, budgeting and profitability targets.

Candidate Requirements

Applications are welcomed from qualified solicitors with significant experience in corporate law who can demonstrate:

• Strong technical expertise across a broad range of corporate transactions.
• Extensive experience handling mergers, acquisitions, business restructures and private equity matters.
• A proven track record of business development and client acquisition.
• Exceptional client relationship and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and an entrepreneurial approach to practice development.
• Experience supervising and mentoring other lawyers.
• The ability to manage a busy caseload while maintaining the highest standards of client care.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.

What's on Offer?

• The opportunity to join a growing and ambitious commercial team.
• A senior position with genuine influence over team development and strategic direction.
• Access to high-quality corporate work and an established client base.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Strong career progression prospects within a successful national practice.
• Flexible working arrangements and a commitment to work-life balance.
• A culture that values teamwork, innovation, diversity and professional development.

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This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Corporate Lawyer seeking a senior role where they can combine complex legal work, team leadership and client relationship management within a progressive and forward-thinking legal services organisation.