Corporate Law Leader & Growth Architect

Howells Legal Limited; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave

Leave Purchase Scheme

Gym Discounts

Growth & Development

Milestone Recognition

Events

Company Car

Private Medical Insurance

Death in Service

Refer a Friend Scheme

Job summary

Howells Legal Limited is seeking a high-impact Corporate Leader to shape and grow the corporate team within our Cardiff-based firm. You will drive revenue, originate clients, and lead a high-performing group while aligning with firm-wide strategy.

You will manage complex transactions, mentor lawyers, and build strong external relationships with clients, referrers, and intermediaries, positioning the firm as a go-to adviser in key sectors.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in growing a corporate practice and delivering revenue growth.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a high-performing team.
• Strong commercial acumen with pricing, budgeting and profitability experience.
• Experience building client origination channels and cross-selling opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the corporate practice, driving client origination and revenue generation.
• Develop and execute a clear business development strategy aligned with firm-wide goals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, referrers, and intermediaries.
• Lead pitches, tenders, and panel appointments to strengthen market position.
• Identify cross-selling opportunities and expand client relationships across the firm.
• Act as lead adviser on high-value, complex corporate transactions.
• Provide strategic, commercially focused advice to founders and boards.
• Oversee delivery of high-quality, profitable legal services.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing corporate team.
• Support recruitment, succession planning, and long-term team growth.
• Take responsibility for financial performance, pricing, and profitability.
• Contribute to firm-wide strategy while championing the firm’s culture and values.

Skills

Revenue generation

BD strategy

Client relationships

Team leadership

Strategic thinking

Pricing & profitability

Job description

Howells Legal Limited is seeking a high-impact Corporate Leader to shape and grow the corporate team within our Cardiff-based firm. You will drive revenue, originate clients, and lead a high-performing group while aligning with firm-wide strategy.

You will manage complex transactions, mentor lawyers, and build strong external relationships with clients, referrers, and intermediaries, positioning the firm as a go-to adviser in key sectors.