Corporate Director or Partner

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK law firm seeks an ambitious Corporate Director or Partner to join their Sheffield team. This senior role involves leading major corporate transactions and advising clients across various sectors. Ideal candidates will have 7 years PQE, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to manage complex client relationships. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of a top-rated corporate team and contribute to significant growth within the firm, backed by a strong support system for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Profit share opportunities

Professionally rewarding culture

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of corporate law including M&A, shareholders agreements.
• Ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously.
• Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex high-value corporate transactions.
• Draft and negotiate shareholders agreements and joint venture agreements.
• Advise on corporate restructurings, reorganisations, and demergers.

Skills

Proven leadership skills

Strong client relationship management

Excellent drafting and negotiation skills

Strong organisational skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales

7 years PQE in corporate law

Job description

Job Description

Corporate Director or Partner

Location: Sheffield

Career Level: Director or Partner 7 PQE

Salary: 90000 - 150000 Bonus Profit Share (dependent on experience and following)

Lead the Next Phase of Growth for an Award-Winning Corporate Team

Are you an ambitious senior corporate lawyer ready to take on a Director or Partner role and drive the next phase of growth for a highly rated and award-winning corporate team Our client a nationally recognised law firm with over 1000 colleagues across 13 offices is seeking a Corporate Director or Partner with 7 years PQE to join their Sheffield team in a key senior management position.

This is an exceptional opportunity to work with one of the UKs largest and most dynamic corporate teams comprising over 70 corporate lawyers operating from 13 UK locations. The team has extensive experience advising businesses ranging from entrepreneurs and SMEs to financial institutions and FTSE 100 companies.

The Team

The highly rated and award-winning corporate team comprises over 70 corporate lawyers with extensive experience advising businesses ranging from entrepreneurs and SMEs to financial institutions and FTSE 100 companies. Operating from 13 UK locations the team provides advice and guidance on mergers and acquisitions disposals fundraising private equity equity capital markets due diligence joint ventures shareholder arrangements reorganisations and demergers corporate structures and governance.

The Sheffield Corporate team is led by Recommended Lawyers and Leading Partners listed in The Legal 500 (2025 edition) in Corporate and Commercial Law. The team has significant experience of company acquisitions and disposals fund-raises and restructurings acting for a wide portfolio of clients from high-growth university spin-outs to multi-nationals across sectors including manufacturing engineering and technology.

The team offers a unique blend of top-level national legal expertise and international reach provided through a well-regarded local platform.

The Role

The Sheffield Corporate team sees this appointment as key to driving the next phase of its growth. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to join the senior management as a Director or Partner and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the practice.

Ideally candidates would have an existing following but someone who has a clear plan as to how they would help create future growth would also be considered.

As a Corporate Director or Partner you will be involved in the full range of corporate work including mergers and acquisitions shareholders agreements corporate restructurings joint ventures and private equity transactions. You will work on high-value transactions for clients ranging from entrepreneurs and SMEs to financial institutions and FTSE 100 companies.

The team works seamlessly across the firm’s 13 UK offices and you will be a good team player with a strong track record in nurturing and developing talent.

Your key responsibilities will include :

• Leading and managing complex and high-value corporate transactions including mergers and acquisitions disposals and corporate sales
• Drafting and negotiating shareholders agreements and joint venture agreements
• Advising on corporate restructurings reorganisations and demergers
• Leading private equity transactions and fundraising matters
• Conducting and overseeing due diligence exercises
• Advising on corporate structures and governance matters
• Advising on equity capital markets transactions
• Driving the next phase of growth for the Sheffield Corporate team
• Building developing and managing a portfolio of key client relationships
• Generating new business and developing an existing following (or implementing a clear growth plan)
• Acting as trusted adviser to clients ranging from high-growth university spin-outs to multi-nationals
• Leading mentoring and developing associates junior lawyers and trainees
• Nurturing and developing talent within the team
• Contributing to the strategic development and growth of the corporate practice
• Leading business development activities client seminars and thought leadership initiatives
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the national corporate team and 13 UK offices
• Representing the firm at networking events and industry forums
• Providing exceptional client service with commercially focused and strategic advice
• Contributing to the firms senior management and decision-making

About You

Essential Requirements

• 7 years PQE in corporate law
• Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales
• Proven track record of leading and managing complex and high-value corporate transactions independently
• Strong technical knowledge of corporate law including M&A shareholders agreements corporate structures and governance
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills at the highest level
• Strong client relationship management skills with proven ability to act as trusted adviser
• Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal
• Proven leadership skills with strong track record in nurturing and developing talent
• Experience supervising and mentoring associates junior lawyers and trainees
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously
• Commercially focused with strategic and pragmatic approach to problem-solving
• Commitment to delivering exceptional client service
• Strong business development skills with ability to generate and develop client relationships
• Team player who works seamlessly across multiple offices
• Ability to contribute to senior management and strategic decision-making

Highly Desirable

• Existing following or portable client base
• Clear plan for creating future growth and developing the practice
• Extensive experience across multiple sectors such as manufacturing engineering technology or university spin-outs
• Experience with private equity transactions and fundraising
• Experience advising high-growth businesses and multi-nationals
• Established client relationships and proven track record of business development
• Experience contributing to thought leadership client seminars and industry publicationsExperience in senior management or leadership roles
• Strong network within the Sheffield or Yorkshire business community

Key Attributes

• Ambitious and driven with clear vision for practice growth and development
• Strong leadership skills with ability to inspire motivate and develop others
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strategic thinking and commercial acumen
• Proactive and self-motivated with strong work ethic
• Client-focused with commitment to exceptional service delivery
• Strategic thinker with ability to identify and capitalise on growth opportunities
• Team player who thrives in a collaborative environment
• Confident articulate and credible with strong presence
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Passionate about corporate law and business development
• Commitment to nurturing and developing talent
• Ability to work seamlessly across multiple office locations

Whats On Offer

Our client is committed to recognising and rewarding great work with rewards and benefits that are among the best in the business.

• Competitive salary: 90000 - 150000 (dependent on experience and following)
• Bonus scheme
• Profit share opportunities (for Partner level)
• Director or Partner status with equity opportunities
• Key role in driving the next phase of growth for the Sheffield Corporate team
• Award-winning firm with national reputation and continued growth
• Part of a 70 strong highly rated and award-winning national corporate team
• Work with diverse client base from entrepreneurs and SMEs to financial institutions and FTSE 100 companies
• High-value transactions across multiple sectors including manufacturing engineering technology and university spin-outs
• Unique blend of top-level national legal expertise and international reach through well-regarded local platform
• Senior management role with strategic input and decision-making responsibilities
• Excellent support for business development and client relationship growth
• Opportunity to build and develop your own following
• Strong platform for practice growth and development
• Excellent training and professional development opportunities
• Employee awards programme recognising excellent work

Strong focus on employee wellbeing

• Inclusive and diverse culture (Gold Investors in People Award Firm of the Year at UK Diversity Legal Awards)
• Collaborative team environment where everyone’s voice is heard
• Work seamlessly across 13 UK office locations
• Modern Sheffield office with excellent facilities
• Flexible working arrangements available

About Our Client

Our client is one of the largest full-service law firms in the UK with over 1000 colleagues across 13 offices nationwide. Built on solid foundations of integrity entrepreneurialism and expertise the firm has established an award-winning reputation and continues to grow.

The highly rated and award-winning corporate team comprises over 70 corporate lawyers operating from 13 UK locations. The team has extensive experience advising businesses ranging from entrepreneurs and SMEs to financial institutions and FTSE 100 companies. They provide advice and guidance on mergers and acquisitions disposals fundraising private equity equity capital markets due diligence joint ventures shareholder arrangements reorganisations and demergers corporate structures and governance.

The Sheffield Corporate team is led by Recommended Lawyers and Leading Partners listed in The Legal 500 (2025 edition) in Corporate and Commercial Law. The team has significant experience of company acquisitions and disposals fund-raises and restructurings acting for a wide portfolio of clients from high-growth university spin-outs to multi-nationals across sectors including manufacturing engineering and technology.

The team offers a unique blend of top-level national legal expertise and international reach provided through a well-regarded local platform.

The firm is widely recognised for its inclusive attitude and diversity winning Firm of the Year at the UK Diversity Legal Awards and achieving Gold in the Investors in People Award.

The firms values are smart bold and together with a commitment to making a positive change at every touchpoint for colleagues clients and communities.

Location

This role is based in the firm’s Sheffield office located in the city centre with excellent transport links and access to local amenities. The office offers a modern professional working environment with a friendly collaborative team culture. The team works seamlessly across all 13 UK office locations.

How to Apply

If you’re an ambitious senior corporate lawyer ready to take on a Director or Partner role and drive the next phase of growth for an award-winning team we’d love to hear from you. Click apply now or contact us.