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Corporate Law Partner


Job Location:

Suffolk - UK

Yearly Salary: GBP 160000 - 160000
Posted: 2 September 2026 (7 days ago)
Application Deadline: 1 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description
Partner Corporate Law
Location: Ipswich
Salary: Equity Strategic Growth & Leadership
Drive Growth and Lead Complex Transactions in a Thriving Corporate Practice
Are you an experienced corporate solicitor ready to take on a strategic high-impact leadership role
Our client a highly regarded law firm in Ipswich offers the opportunity to shape the future of a dynamic corporate team lead major transactions and develop client relationships with genuine equity and growth prospects.
The Opportunity
As Partner youll be a core member of the corporate team responsible for:
  • Leading and managing complex M&A transactions including due diligence drafting negotiation and completion
  • Advising clients on legal risks deal structures and strategic implications
  • Building and maintaining new and existing client and referrer relationships
  • Acting as a trusted advisor delivering commercially focused solutions
  • Drafting and negotiating complex legal documents (Heads of Terms SPAs shareholder and investment agreements)
  • Supervising mentoring and developing junior team members
  • Supporting internal training and technical guidance
  • Driving business development marketing and thought leadership initiatives
  • Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks
About You
  • Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with 10 years PQE in corporate/M&A law
  • Demonstrable experience in a partner or senior leadership role
  • Proven record of leading high-value complex corporate transactions
  • Strong technical drafting negotiation and commercial acumen
  • Track record of client relationship management and business development
  • Experience mentoring and developing junior lawyers
  • Solutions-focused analytical and proactive
  • Willingness to integrate into the Suffolk/East Anglia market (prior experience not essential)
Benefits & Rewards
  • Competitive salary: (DOE)
  • Equity and partner benefits (discussed at interview)
  • 30 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
  • Long service holiday award
  • Private Healthcare after probation
  • Pension Scheme (5% employer/employee)
  • Staff profit share & individual performance bonus
  • Salary sacrifice options (pension profit share)
  • Life assurance (4x salary) & permanent health insurance
  • Enhanced parental leave
  • Subsidised gym membership & electric car scheme
  • Agile/hybrid working & Dress for your Day policy
Location & Working Arrangements
  • Based in Ipswich with agile/hybrid working available
  • Modern office environment and collaborative partnership culture
Ready to Shape the Future
If youre ready to step up as a Partner in a thriving corporate team and drive strategic growth wed love to hear from you. For a confidential discussion or further information contact:
David Hawthorne-Finch
Managing Director Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions
All enquiries will be handled in the strictest confidence. Our client is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.