Corporate/ Commercial Partner

Simpson Judge

Peterborough

Hybrid

GBP 90,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with additional partnership benefits

Flexible or hybrid working options

Opportunity to shape a growing department

Job summary

A regional law firm is looking for a Head of Corporate & Commercial to oversee their Peterborough office. The ideal candidate should have over 8 years PQE in corporate law and be adept in business development and team management. This senior role offers the chance for an ambitious lawyer to shape a department with strategic input, competitive salary, and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

Strong technical background across company law, commercial contracts and transactional work.
Experience supervising or leading a legal team.
Confident and commercially minded with a commitment to excellent client service.

Responsibilities

Lead, develop, and manage the Corporate & Commercial team.
Drive business development initiatives and generate new work.
Provide commercial and strategic advice to established clients.
Negotiate and advise on commercial contracts and service agreements.
Drive business development and expand client relationships.
Mentor junior lawyers and support firm strategic goals.

Skills

Corporate law

Commercial law

Business development

Team leadership

Education

8+ years’ PQE in corporate and/or commercial law

Job description

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Head of Corporate & Commercial – Partner Level

Location: Peterborough

Position: Head of Department / Partner

Hours: Full-time (flexible or hybrid arrangements available)

An established regional law firm is seeking an experienced Corporate & Commercial Partner to lead and grow their department in the Peterborough office. This is a senior strategic role, best suited to an accomplished lawyer with strong technical ability, a proven track record in business development, and the ambition to drive a department forward.

The Role

As Head of Corporate & Commercial, you will take responsibility for developing the team, managing key client relationships and overseeing a high-quality caseload. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Partner or Senior Associate stepping into partnership to shape a department with full autonomy and genuine growth potential.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, develop and manage the Corporate & Commercial team.
Handle a diverse caseload including:
Share and asset sales and purchases
Mergers, acquisitions, restructuring and corporate governance
Shareholder agreements, partnership agreements and joint ventures
Commercial contracts, terms & conditions, service agreements and supply agreements
Business sales and purchases for SMEs and owner-managed businesses
Provide commercial and strategic advice to established clients and growing businesses.
Drive business development initiatives, expand relationships and generate new work.
Mentor and supervise junior lawyers, ensuring high standards of work and compliance.
Support the wider firm’s strategic goals and contribute to management-level decision-making.

What We’re Looking For

8+ years’ PQE in corporate and/or commercial law.
Strong technical background across company law, commercial contracts and transactional work.
Proven business development capability and ability to attract and retain clients.
Experience supervising or leading a legal team.
Confident, commercially minded and committed to delivering an excellent client service.
Ambition to lead and grow a reputable department within a supportive regional firm.

What’s on Offer