Head of Corporate
Head of Corporate
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Job Description
Job Description
Shape and lead a corporate department with a clear path to Board level
Inherit an existing flow of quality work with the opportunity to grow your own client base
Join a modern wellrun Legal 500 firm with a downtoearth culture
This is an exciting opportunity for a 58 PQE Corporate Solicitor to take a leading role within a highly regarded regional firm as Head of Corporate. Youll initially join as an Associate Director with a seat on the management team and a clear realistic path to Board level once youve settled in and proven your impact.
Youll take the reins from the outgoing senior lawyer and steady the ship laying the groundwork to scale the department just as the private client and family teams have already done.
Theres already a healthy flow of transactional work coming in especially from Harrogate and York and youll also have the opportunity to lean on a wellestablished network in the tech sector and build new commercial relationships of your own.
This role would suit someone currently at a midsized firm with broad transactional experience strong commercial instincts and a natural flair for BD and leadership.
Who were looking for
A corporate solicitor with 58 years PQE
Experienced in a broad range of transactional work ideally including M&A restructuring commercial contracts and tech sector clients
Confident in managing files and supervising junior lawyers (currently an NQ in the team)
Gravitas and vision to lead and grow a team
Proven track record in BD networking or growing a client base
A confident peoplefirst personality that fits a professional yet approachable culture
Salary & benefits
Negotiable departmental profitshare bonus (potential to earn a of what the team bills over target)
Flexible working hours with the option to bank extra hours for up to one additional day per quarter
Hybrid working three days a week in Harrogate with flexibility to travel to York or Leeds
Five weeks annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with length of service)
Holiday buy scheme
Enhanced pension death in service and healthcare benefits
Access to Champion Health and Westfield Health
Reduced legal fees for staff and family
Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans
Monthly team socials and a transparent inclusive culture
Real opportunity to progress to Board level in a Legal 500 firm with strong financial footing
Want to learn more
If youre a corporate lawyer ready to take on a careerdefining leadership opportunity contact Duane Cormell ator callfor a confidential chat.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
