Corporate Partner

William James Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 162,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Enhanced pension

Generous annual leave

Job summary

William James Recruitment is seeking a Corporate Solicitor/Partner (Healthcare) in Birmingham to join a leading national healthcare practice. You will advise healthcare businesses and dental operators on a broad range of corporate transactions and strategic growth opportunities.

The role offers a clear pathway to equity progression, flexible hybrid working, and a supportive platform with a strong Birmingham network across the West Midlands.

Qualifications

• Senior solicitor with corporate healthcare experience.
• Based in Birmingham or West Midlands with local network.
• Ability to manage complex transactions and lead client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Advising healthcare businesses on corporate transactions.
• Supporting acquisitions, disposals, restructures, and incorporations.
• Drafting and negotiating shareholder agreements and contracts.
• Providing strategic growth and succession planning advice.
• Serving a diverse client base from primary care to dental practices.
• Collaborating with colleagues across a national platform.
• Developing and maintaining client relationships in the healthcare sector.

Skills

Healthcare sector knowledge

Corporate transactions

M&A experience

Negotiation

Client relationship management

Job description

Corporate Solicitor/ Partner (Healthcare) – Birmingham - Up to £180,000 + Bonus + Benefits

This opportunity offers an experienced Corporate Solicitor/ Partner the chance to join a leading healthcare team as they continue to build the UK's leading specialist dental practice.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone experienced in advising dental businesses, healthcare providers or other primary care operators who is looking to play a key role in the continued growth of the practice, with full support and backing.

We are particularly interested in speaking with Birmingham-based lawyers who have an established profile and network across the local healthcare, professional services and business community. The successful candidate will leverage existing relationships, generate new opportunities and help further strengthen the firm's presence in the Birmingham and wider West Midlands market.

As a Corporate Solicitor/ Partner, you will play a key role in the continued growth of the team, taking a proactive approach to developing client relationships, expanding workstreams and enhancing the firm's presence within the healthcare market.

For the right individual, there is a clear pathway to equity progression and leadership opportunities, aligned to your ability to develop client relationships, win work and contribute to the ongoing success of the practice.

The Role:

• Advising healthcare businesses and professionals on a broad range of corporate transactions
• Supporting healthcare clients with acquisitions, disposals, restructures, incorporations and wider matters
• Drafting and negotiating shareholder agreements, partnership arrangements and commercial contracts
• Providing strategic advice on growth initiatives, investment opportunities and succession planning
• Acting for a diverse client base ranging from primary care to private dental practices
• Working closely with colleagues across a national platform to deliver specialist sector advice
• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships within the healthcare sector

The Candidate:

• Senior Associate, Legal Director, Partner or an ambitious solicitor ready to step into partnership
• Strong experience advising on corporate healthcare and/or dental transactions
• Experience acting for healthcare clients, particularly within the primary care sector, would be advantageous
• Commercially minded with strong client relationship skills
• Capable of managing complex transactions and advisory matters independently
• Confident in developing new and existing client relationships
• Motivated to contribute to the ongoing growth and success of a specialist practice
• Based in Birmingham or the wider West Midlands with a strong understanding of the local healthcare and professional services market

The Benefits:

• Competitive basic salary up to £180,000dependent on experience
• Attractive bonus structure
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance and enhanced pension contributions
• Structured career progression and partnership opportunities
• The opportunity to join a highly regarded national healthcare practice with an established client base