Corporate/Commercial Partner

Vasto Legal Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in London is seeking a Corporate/Commercial Partner to establish and lead a new department. This role offers autonomy in strategy development and client advisory on corporate transactions. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in corporate law and leadership experience, along with a competitive salary and excellent bonus structure.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Excellent bonus structure

Supportive leadership team

Qualifications

• Strong track record in advising on corporate and commercial matters.
• Experience in building and maintaining high-value client relationships.
• Ability to manage complex transactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a new Corporate/Commercial department.
• Establish best practice processes and mentor a team.
• Advise clients on mergers, acquisitions, and commercial contracts.
• Ensure long-term profitability and growth of the department.
• Build new business opportunities through networking and marketing.

Skills

Corporate transactions advisory

Commercial matters expertise

Leadership skills

Client relationship management

Job description

Corporate/Commercial Partner – London

The Firm

This long-established London practice has a proud heritage dating back over 100 years. Known for its high-quality work and supportive culture, the firm is in an exciting phase of growth and is looking to expand its service offering with the creation of a new Corporate/Commercial department. It combines a strong reputation with a forward-thinking, modern approach, making it an attractive proposition.

The Opportunity

This leading Legal 500 firm is seeking an experienced Corporate/Commercial Partner to lead the development of this new department. This is a strategic role with significant scope for autonomy, offering the chance to build a team, shape the firm’s corporate offering, and play a central role in its next stage of growth.

You will have responsibility for developing and implementing a strategy for the department, establishing best practice processes, and recruiting and mentoring a team of talented solicitors and support staff. The role will involve advising clients on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate finance, and complex commercial contracts. You will be expected to bring strong technical expertise, the ability to manage sophisticated transactions, with strong commercial acumen.

Alongside your legal work, you will take responsibility for the financial performance of the department, ensuring long-term profitability and growth. You will also be central to business development, building on the firm’s strong existing referral network – particularly with the dispute resolution team – and developing new opportunities through networking, marketing, and raising the firm’s profile in the corporate market.

Requirements

We are looking for a commercially minded corporate/commercial partner to establish and grow a new department. You will already have a strong track record of advising on a wide range of corporate transactions and commercial matters, as well as experience building and maintaining high-value client relationships.

Leadership skills will be essential, as will the ability to inspire confidence in both clients and colleagues.

What’s on Offer

• This is a unique opportunity to take on a genuine partnership role where you can shape, lead, and grow a new department within a respected London firm.
• A highly competitive salary including excellent bonus structure and benefits
• Supportive and collaborative leadership team.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Jonny Dickens on 07747 520 600 / [e-mail]