Corporate Commercial Partner

Vasto Legal Recruitment Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in London is seeking a Corporate/Commercial Partner to establish and grow a new department. The role offers autonomy and is central to the firm's expansion. Candidates should have extensive experience in corporate transactions, strong leadership skills, and the ability to maintain high-value client relationships. A competitive salary and excellent bonus structure are included.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Excellent bonus structure

Supportive leadership team

Qualifications

• Strong track record advising on corporate transactions and commercial matters.
• Experience building high-value client relationships.
• Ability to inspire confidence in clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the Corporate/Commercial department.
• Advise on mergers, acquisitions, and corporate finance.
• Drive long-term profitability and business development.

Skills

Corporate transaction advisory

Commercial acumen

Leadership skills

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.

Responsibilities

Lead the development of the Corporate/Commercial department, including: devising and implementing a strategic plan, establishing best practice processes, and recruiting and mentoring a team of solicitors and support staff. Advise clients on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate finance, and complex commercial contracts. Manage sophisticated transactions with strong technical and commercial acumen. Oversee the department’s financial performance and drive long-term profitability. Lead business development to expand the firm’s corporate offering and pipeline through existing networks and new opportunities.

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]