Corporate Partner

JMC Legal Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

JMC Legal Recruitment represents a Top 50 international firm seeking a Corporate Partner to drive strategic growth in Birmingham or Manchester. You will work on high-value corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions and private equity investments, with significant cross-referral opportunities and autonomy.

The ideal candidate is a Corporate Solicitor with 8+ years PQE aiming for Partner or Legal Director, capable of shaping the practice and leading business development efforts

Qualifications

• 8+ years PQE as Corporate Solicitor seeking Partner or Legal Director level.
• Strong track record in mergers & acquisitions and private equity transactions.
• Demonstrated ability to develop client relationships and cross-referral networks.

Responsibilities

• Advise on high-value corporate transactions for a prestigious client base.
• Lead M&A, private equity investments, shareholder agreements and restructurings.
• Drive strategic growth initiatives and contribute to future direction of the team.

Skills

Corporate law

Business development

Strategic growth

M&A

Job description

Corporate Partner | Strategic Growth Hire | Top 50 International Firm | Birmingham or Manchester

Whether you are an established Partner or an experienced Legal Director ready to step up, this role offers the platform to build your practice within a highly regarded national Corporate team, backed by an outstanding client base, significant cross referral opportunities and genuine investment.

The Firm

A Top 50 international firm with an exceptional reputation across the UK, Middle East and Asia, with particular strength in Corporate, Real Estate, Banking, Commercial Litigation, Energy and Major Projects. Recognised throughout the Legal 500 and Chambers, the firm advises an impressive client base ranging from owner managed businesses and private equity houses through to multinational organisations, institutional investors and public sector bodies.

Unlike many firms of a similar size, the culture remains highly collaborative and entrepreneurial. Partners are encouraged to shape the direction of their practice, supported by strong internal referral networks, first class infrastructure and a leadership team committed to long term investment.

The Role

A strategic appointment within the Corporate team as the firm continues to strengthen its presence across Birmingham and Manchester. Working alongside a highly regarded national Corporate practice you will advise an established client base on a broad range of high value corporate transactions, with a particular focus on mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments, shareholder agreements, corporate restructurings and strategic growth projects.

The team acts for private equity funds, entrepreneurs, management teams, owner managed businesses and large corporates across a diverse range of sectors, regularly advising on complex national and cross border transactions.

There is significant existing workflow and an outstanding internal referral network in place, and the firm is committed to investing in the right individual with genuine autonomy, strong business development support and a clear opportunity to shape the future direction of the team.

The Ideal Candidate

• Corporate Solicitor with 8+ years PQE operating at Partner or Legal Director