Commercial Partner

Henderson Scott; City Of London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Henderson Scott is seeking a Senior Commercial Lawyer in London to join a growing UK law firm with a clear path to equity partnership. The role focuses on developing and growing the firm's commercial practice, building long-term client relationships, and working closely with the partnership on development initiatives.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical background in commercial law, experience advising on complex commercial arrangements, and demonstrable client relationship and

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in commercial law.
• Experience advising businesses on complex commercial arrangements.
• Demonstrable client relationship and business development capabilities.
• Commercially astute, entrepreneurial and ambitious.
• Willingness to take an active role in building and growing a practice.
• Motivated by equity partnership and shaping the firm's future.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow the firm's commercial practice.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with an expanding client base.
• Collaborate with the partnership on strategic business development initiatives.
• Influence the direction and development of the commercial offering.
• Capitalize on an attractive remuneration package with long-term partnership potential.

Skills

Commercial law

Client relationships

Business development

Entrepreneurial mindset

Partnership track

Job description

Commercial Partner / Senior Commercial Lawyer

London

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a growing, entrepreneurial UK law firm with a clear and accelerated pathway to equity partnership.

The firm is looking to strengthen its commercial offering through the appointment of an ambitious and commercially minded lawyer who can bring strong technical expertise, excellent client relationship skills and a genuine appetite to contribute to the firm's continued growth.

This is a particularly attractive opportunity for an established Senior Associate, Legal Director or Partner who is looking for more than simply a change of firm, and wants to join an ambitious business where there is a tangible opportunity to progress quickly towards equity partnership.

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Join a growing and entrepreneurial UK law firm with ambitious plans for expansion.
• Benefit from a clear and accelerated pathway to equity partnership.
• Play a central role in developing and growing the firm's commercial practice.
• Build and develop long-term relationships with an established and expanding client base.
• Work closely with the wider partnership on strategic business development initiatives.
• Have genuine influence over the direction and development of the commercial offering.
• Benefit from an attractive remuneration package with significant longer-term partnership potential.

Areas of Expertise

The firm is interested in hearing from lawyers with experience across a range of commercial disciplines, including:

• Commercial contracts and strategic agreements.
• Technology and IT contracts.
• Outsourcing and managed services.
• Data protection and privacy.
• Intellectual property and licensing.
• Digital business and technology transactions.
• Supply chain and distribution agreements.
• General commercial advisory work.

Experience advising clients in sectors such as technology, financial services, media, retail and professional services would be particularly attractive.

The Ideal Candidate

We are keen to hear from ambitious lawyers who:

• Have a strong technical background in commercial law.
• Are experienced in advising businesses on complex commercial arrangements.
• Have demonstrable client relationship and business development capabilities.
• Are commercially astute, entrepreneurial and ambitious.
• Want to take an active role in building and growing a practice.
• Are motivated by the prospect of equity partnership and helping shape the future of a growing law firm.

The Proposition

This is a genuinely exciting opportunity to join a growing, entrepreneurial UK law firm at an important stage in its development.

With a clear and accelerated pathway to equity partnership, an attractive financial proposition and the opportunity to play a meaningful role in the firm's future, this represents an excellent next step for a lawyer with the ambition to become a future equity partner.

Confidential Enquiries

All enquiries will be treated with the utmost discretion.

For an initial, entirely confidential discussion and further information about the opportunity, please contact:

Catherine Knowles on 077 25981300