Corporate and Commercial Junior Partner
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Job Location:
Northampton - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
08-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
Junior Partner Corporate & Commercial
Location: Northampton
Salary: 70000 - 90000 Profit Share
Step Into Partnership & Lead a Thriving Corporate Team
Our client a well-established and commercially-focused legal practice in Northamptonshire is seeking an exceptional Junior Partner to join their corporate and commercial team in Northampton. This is a rare opportunity for an ambitious senior lawyer with 7 years PQE to take the next step in their career assume partnership responsibilities and play a pivotal role in the strategic growth of the department.
With genuine equity partnership potential a collaborative leadership structure and an established client base to build upon this role offers the perfect platform for an entrepreneurial lawyer ready to make their mark at partnership level.
About the Role
As Junior Partner youll manage a high-quality caseload of corporate and commercial matters whilst taking on strategic leadership responsibilities within the team. Youll work alongside 2 experienced Partners 1 Associate and 3 Solicitors providing technical leadership business development direction and mentoring to develop the next generation of corporate lawyers.
This is a genuine partnership opportunity with equity potential offering the autonomy responsibility and commercial rewards that come with partnership status.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
- High-Value Corporate Work Leading on complex M&A transactions corporate restructuring and commercial deals
- Strategic Leadership Contributing to departmental strategy business planning and growth initiatives
- Team Development Mentoring and supervising associates and solicitors to build a high-performing team
- Business Development Driving new client acquisition developing existing relationships and identifying growth opportunities
- Client Relationship Management Acting as trusted advisor to key corporate and commercial clients
- Practice Management Contributing to firm-wide decision-making and strategic direction
Your Caseload Will Include
- Mergers & Acquisitions Leading complex business sales acquisitions and corporate restructuring
- Commercial Contracts High-value commercial agreements joint ventures and strategic partnerships
- Corporate Finance Advising on investment rounds shareholder arrangements and corporate governance
- Corporate Restructuring Group reorganisations demergers and corporate simplification
- Commercial Property Supporting corporate clients with significant property transactions
- Cross-Departmental Collaboration Working with employment property and litigation teams on multi-disciplinary matters
What Were Looking For
Essential Requirements:
- Qualified Solicitorwith a current practising certificate
- 7 years PQEin corporate and commercial law within a UK legal practice
- Proven track recordmanaging complex high-value corporate transactions independently
- Strong leadership credentials experience supervising mentoring and developing legal teams
- Demonstrable business development success track record of winning new clients and growing relationships
- Commercial acumen ability to provide strategic business-focused legal advice
- Partnership mindset entrepreneurial approach with commitment to firm growth and profitability
Desirable:
- Existing client following or portable caseload
- Experience in practice management or departmental leadership
- Track record working with SMEs owner-managed businesses or corporate clients
- Complementary expertise in employment law IP or commercial property
Whats on Offer
- Competitive Package:70000 - 90000 Profit Share
- Genuine Partnership Opportunity:Equity partnership potential with clear progression pathway
- Strategic Influence:Shape the future direction of the corporate team and wider firm
- Established Platform:Build upon a strong client base and regional reputation
- Autonomy & Responsibility:Full partnership-level autonomy and decision-making authority
- Collaborative Leadership:Work alongside experienced partners in a supportive environment
- Business Development Support:Marketing BD resources and firm-wide support for growth initiatives
- Professional Development:Ongoing CPD networking opportunities and leadership development
- Modern Facilities:Based in well-equipped Northampton offices with excellent connectivity
Location & Working Arrangements
Location: Northampton Northamptonshire
Office-Based Role: Servicing clients across the region and nationally
Working Hours: Full-time partnership role with flexibility to manage your own diary
Office-Based Role: Servicing clients across the region and nationally
Working Hours: Full-time partnership role with flexibility to manage your own diary
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
This is a genuine partnership opportunity with a firm that values entrepreneurial thinking collaborative leadership and long-term growth. Youll have the platform support and autonomy to build your own practice whilst contributing to the strategic direction of an established and respected firm.
If youre ready to step into partnership lead a talented team and make a real impact on the growth and success of a thriving corporate practice this is the opportunity youve been waiting for.
Next Steps
For a confidential discussion about this partnership opportunity please contact:
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We welcome applications from candidates at all stages of their career and are committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants.
Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is a specialist legal and accountancy recruitment agency. We work with clients and candidates across the UK providing ethical transparent recruitment services with a personal touch.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
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