Corporate Commercial Partner

This West End firm stands at the forefront of innovation, leveraging cutting-edge technology to empower its fee earners and partners, driving efficiency and client value. The leadership cultivates an inclusive, open culture, where every team member has a voice in shaping the firm's direction. This approach has led to the launch of new services and forward-thinking work methods, highly valued by clients.

With a reputation for handling matters at the intersection of commercial law and emerging technologies, the firm has been recognised in mainstream media for its expertise and influence. Ranked in the Legal 500 and recipients of multiple industry awards, they have built a strong presence in London's West End over the past 28 years. Their team radiates vibrancy, diversity, and collaboration, fuelled by a supportive culture that prioritizes professional development, mentoring, and training.

This firm's commitment to its people is reflected in exceptional staff retention, with many team members advancing quickly compared to peers at similar firms. Social events and sports clubs foster team spirit, making it an enjoyable place to grow professionally and build long-term relationships.

Expect high-quality work and a strong emphasis on delivering genuine value to clients, backed by robust billing practices. With a record of year-on-year growth and a series of strategic partner hires, the firm continues to expand, driven by an ambitious five-year vision that has attracted top-tier talent. A dynamic leadership team with impressive profitability and a commitment to investing in talent makes this firm a standout choice for driven professionals seeking growth and impact.

The role

The firm are seeking to hire a Corporate Commercial Partner; to join their growing corporate commercial team, their office is based in the heart of the West End of London.

• The Corporate Commercial team is the highest turnover and most profitable department firm wide. The team consists of seven, they deal with an excellent quality work. Acting on everything from complex corporate transactions for national companies, down to acting for innovative start-ups. The variety and breadth of the work makes for an interesting caseload.
• One of the founding equity partners, is due to retire in the next 24 months. As such the firm are seeking to make a new Corporate Commercial Partner hire as part of the department's succession planning strategy.
• You will over time absorb this partners client and work.
• The team are entrepreneurial and ambitious, you will find there to be a high energy between the team to drive the department forwards.
• You will work with the leadership to drive the department forwards; you will be actively involved in strategy and planning. Taking an active role in business development, you will also oversee, mentor and develop more junior members of the team.
• Work will include; Acquisitions and disposals, mergers and reconstructions, management buy-outs and buy-ins, private equity, joint ventures and shareholder agreements, contracts, franchising, licensing and distribution agreements.
• This role could prove to be a good platform for progression for a senior solicitor seeking a route to partnership, perhaps in a top-heavy team.
• You will be a Corporate Commercial Solicitor with at least seven years PQE (no upper limit)
• Salary and package are negotiable depending on your background and experience, there is also a lucrative bonus structure that allows you to boost earnings by way of billings.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Corporate Commercial Partner to take over from a well-established Partner who is due to retire. Apply now for immediate consideration or feel free to give me a call for a confidential conversation.