Corporate & Commercial Director

ENL Legal Recruitment; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid & flexible working

Career progression

Competitive salary & benefits

Job summary

ENL Legal Recruitment seeks a Corporate & Commercial Director for the West Midlands, offering hybrid working and a competitive package. You will lead the corporate and commercial practice, originate work, and shape client relationships across a growing firm.

You will advise on M&A, business sales, corporate restructurings and governance, with 8+ years PQE and a credible following. The role offers significant career progression and regional impact.

Qualifications

• Solicitors with 8+ years PQE in Corporate & Commercial.
• Proven ability to originate work and develop client relationships.
• Commercially driven with strong business development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and shape the corporate & commercial practice.
• Advise on significant transactions and governance.
• Develop client relationships and originate new business.

Skills

PQE 8+ years

Business development

Relationship mgmt

Commercial awareness

M&A experience

Leadership

Job description

Corporate & Commercial Director, 8+ Years PQE, West Midlands, £90,000+ (DOE) - This is an opportunity for an ambitious Corporate & Commercial lawyer to take a leading role in the next chapter of a growing law firm. REF:5280.

THE ROLE:

• We're looking for an established senior lawyer who wants more than simply a busy caseload.
• Someone who wants the freedom to shape their practice, develop meaningful client relationships and have a genuine voice in the direction of a successful Corporate & Commercial team.
• As a Director, you'll have the opportunity to make your mark both within the firm and in the wider regional business community.
• You'll work with a diverse range of ambitious businesses, business owners and entrepreneurs, advising on significant transactions and providing practical commercial guidance throughout the life of their businesses.
• Your experience will span areas such as M&A, business sales and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, shareholder arrangements, partnerships and LLPs, governance and commercial contracts.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Applications are sought from solicitors with 8+ years' PQE who has established themselves as a credible and commercially minded Corporate & Commercial lawyer.
• Has substantial experience advising businesses and their owners across a broad Corporate & Commercial caseload
• Has an established following or a proven ability to originate work and turn relationships into long-term clients
• Is commercially driven and sees business development as an integral part of senior legal practice
• Has the confidence and credibility to build relationships with business leaders and professional advisers
• Enjoys working autonomously while recognising the value of a collaborative, full-service firm
• Wants to contribute to the development of colleagues and share their experience with others
• Has strong connections within the region and is comfortable building relationships across our office network

ON OFFER:

• Competitive salary & benefits package
• Hybrid & flexible working options
• Genuine career progression

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate