Corporate Partner

William James Recruitment; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading salary

Benefits package

Job summary

William James Recruitment is seeking a Corporate Partner to lead the Glasgow corporate practice within a nationally recognised firm. The role offers a senior leadership path, strategic influence, and access to a dominant client base as the firm continues its growth in Scotland.

The ideal candidate will bring a portable client following, a proven record in high-value transactions, and a talent for mentoring teams while driving business development to strengthen the regional market presence.

Qualifications

• Senior Corporate Partner or senior lawyer ready for leadership.
• Strong reputation in the Scottish corporate market.
• Proven track record in complex transactional work.
• Commercially astute with strong strategic judgement.
• Experience mentoring teams and driving growth.
• Entrepreneurial mindset to build a market-leading practice.
• Strong client relationships and business development skills.
• Senior leadership role with influence on regional strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead a well-established corporate team across high-value transactional work.
• Advise on M&A, sales and acquisitions across sectors.
• Support clients on shareholder agreements, joint ventures and investments.
• Provide governance advice and strategic guidance to clients.
• Drive growth and development of Glasgow corporate practice.
• Shape regional strategy and strengthen market presence.
• Collaborate with national teams and leverage cross-referrals.
• Maintain strong client relationships and contribute to BD.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Client relationships

M&A experience

Strategic planning

Job description

Corporate Solicitor / Partner – Glasgow – Market Leading Salary + Benefits

A leading national law firm with a strong reputation across the UK is seeking a Corporate Partner to step into a Head of Corporate role within its Glasgow office. With significant strategic investment and an established national platform, this is a rare opportunity to take on a key leadership position in one of Scotland’s most active and growing business markets.

The firm is recognised for advising a high-quality and diverse client base, including entrepreneurial businesses, family-owned companies, private equity investors and established corporates. This is a senior opportunity to lead a high-performing team, drive growth and play a central role in shaping the firm’s corporate presence in Glasgow.

The Role:

• Leading a well-established corporate team, overseeing a broad range of high-value transactional and advisory work
• Advising on M&A transactions, business sales and acquisitions across a variety of sectors
• Supporting clients on shareholder agreements, joint ventures and investment matters
• Providing corporate governance advice and strategic guidance to clients
• Driving the growth and development of the Glasgow corporate practice
• Shaping regional strategy and enhancing the firm’s market presence
• Collaborating with national teams and leveraging cross-referral opportunities
• Maintaining strong client relationships while actively contributing to business development initiatives

About You:

• Experienced Corporate Partner or senior lawyer ready to step into a leadership role
• Strong reputation within the Scottish corporate market, ideally with a portable client following
• Proven track record in handling complex transactional work
• Commercially astute with strong strategic judgement
• An inspirational and collaborative leader with experience developing and mentoring teams
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ambition to build and grow a market-leading practice
• Strong client relationship and business development skills
• Highly competitive salary and overall remuneration package
• Senior leadership position with real influence over regional strategy
• Access to a strong national platform and high-quality client base
• Supportive and forward-thinking firm culture
• Clear long-term investment in the Glasgow office and its continued growth