Corporate Law Partner
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:
All enquiries will be handled in the strictest confidence. Our client is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.