Corporate Partner

Douglas Scott Global Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in Manchester is seeking a Corporate Partner to foster growth and influence strategy within the firm. This role emphasizes flexibility and offers a base salary starting at £200,000+, along with opportunities for profit sharing and comprehensive benefits. Ideal candidates should possess a portable practice and a vision for shaping the corporate landscape in Manchester.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Comprehensive health coverage

Paid sabbatical programme

Professional development budget

Premium office location

Qualifications

• Proven track record in corporate law with a portable practice.
• Ability to shape the future of the firm through partnership.
• Experience in engaging with international businesses.

Responsibilities

• Influence strategy and growth in a lean partnership.
• Engage with clients on high-stakes legal matters.
• Contribute to a culture of high performance and fulfillment.

Skills

Portable practice

Strategic growth influence

Innovative perspective

Job description

Corporate Partner - Manchester

An Exceptional Opportunity with a Leading International Law Firm

Our Client's Compelling Proposition

• Profit participation that sets the market standard- their partners enjoy genuine equity participation with transparent metrics and no ceiling on success
• Flexible working without the small print- they've built their technology and culture around genuine flexibility, with partners choosing their optimal blend of office and remote work
• Base compensation starting at £200,000+- before bonuses, profit share, and additional incentives
• Comprehensive private medical coverage- Bupa's platinum level for the entire family, plus executive medicals, mental health support, and wellness programmes
• Paid sabbatical programme- partners can take four weeks fully paid leave after five years, with many combining this with personal travel ambitions
• Premium Spinningfields location- corner office with panoramic city views, secured parking, private club membership, and exclusive gym facilities

A Firm That's Different by Design

With a deliberately lean partnership in Manchester, our client offers genuine influence over strategy and growth. They're building something special in the North West, with the backing of a national platform but the agility of a boutique.

The Manchester office leads on deals that matter

Tech scale-ups securing Series B funding, manufacturing dynasties planning succession, private equity reshaping traditional industries. Their clients aren't just regional players - they're international businesses who choose Manchester-based counsel for its quality, not its postcode.

A Culture Worth Moving For

The firm has cultivated an environment where high performance and personal fulfilment coexist:

• Interest groups that reflect genuine passions - from their investment club managing real funds to their marathon team heading to Berlin
• Reverse mentoring programmes pairing partners with associates on everything from AI to ESG
• Market-leading parental leave

Investment in Continuous Excellence

• Annual development budget for conferences, courses, and qualifications
• International secondment opportunities across their global network
• Platform for thought leadership - regular FT, Times, and broadcast opportunities

The Partner They're Seeking

Our client seeks a Corporate Partner who brings not just a portable practice, but fresh perspectives on growing Manchester's corporate landscape. Someone who sees partnership as an opportunity to shape a firm's future, not just join its past.

Taking the Conversation Forward

This search is being handled exclusively and confidentially. Initial conversations can be arranged outside business hours and at neutral venues. The firm's Managing Partner is personally involved in all senior lateral hires and makes themselves available for informal coffee conversations before any formal process begins.