Corporate Partner

Synergy Personnel Services; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Synergy Personnel Services is recruiting on behalf of a Top 50 UK law firm for a Corporate Partner in Milton Keynes. You will lead the Corporate team, drive strategic growth, shape the practice with national peers, and collaborate across the firm to deliver high‑quality client service.

You will mentor lawyers and lead business development initiatives. You will bring 8+ years’ PQE in Corporate law, a track record of leading M&A, private equity and finance transactions, strong commercial

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ PQE in Corporate law
• Experience leading complex transactions across M&A, private equity, and corporate finance
• Strong commercial and strategic acumen
• A network of contacts or demonstrable business development capability
• Collaborative, client-focused approach consistent with the firm’s culture

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the Corporate practice within Milton Keynes.
• Manage complex, high-value transactions for a broad client base.
• Drive business development initiatives and nurture existing relationships.
• Collaborate with other Partners to deliver a seamless, multi-disciplinary service.
• Mentor and develop the next generation of corporate lawyers within the firm.

Skills

Team leadership

Business development

Commercial acumen

Strategic thinking

Education

8+ years’ PQE in Corporate law

Job description

Corporate Partner – Top 50 UK Law Firm – Milton Keynes

Location: Milton Keynes

Salary: £(phone number removed) - £(phone number removed) + Exceptional Benefits + Performance Bonus

Job Type: Permanent

An exceptional opportunity for an ambitious and commercially minded Corporate Partner to join a leading national firm at a pivotal stage of growth.

We have been exclusively instructed by one of the UK’s most respected Top 50 law firms to appoint a Corporate Partner in its thriving Milton Keynes office. The firm is recognised nationally for its strategic vision, progressive leadership, and first-class client service.

With a clear growth strategy and significant investment in its Corporate offering, this appointment represents an opportunity to take a senior leadership role in one of the firm’s most dynamic practice areas.

The Role

As a Corporate Partner, you will take a central role in leading and developing the firm’s Corporate team in Milton Keynes, while collaborating closely with peers across the firm’s national network. You’ll have access to an established client base, sophisticated internal support, and the freedom to shape the strategic direction of the practice.

The team advises a diverse portfolio of clients, from ambitious owner-managed businesses to major national and international corporates. The work is varied and high-quality, encompassing mergers and acquisitions, private equity, joint ventures, corporate reorganisations, and corporate finance transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the Corporate practice within the Milton Keynes office.
• Manage complex, high-value transactions for a broad client base.
• Drive business development initiatives and nurture existing relationships.
• Collaborate with other Partners to deliver a seamless, multi-disciplinary service.
• Mentor and develop the next generation of corporate lawyers within the firm.

About You

You will be an experienced and forward-thinking Corporate Partner, or a Legal Director / Senior Associate ready to step into partnership, with a demonstrable record of success and commercial insight.

You will bring:

• At least 8+ years’ PQE in Corporate law, ideally within a recognised national or regional firm.
• Experience leading complex transactions across M&A, private equity, and corporate finance.
• Strong commercial and strategic acumen.
• A network of contacts or demonstrable business development capability.
• A collaborative, client-focused approach consistent with the firm’s culture.

The Firm

This company combines national strength with regional accessibility. Its culture is inclusive, modern, and ambitious, offering Partners the freedom to lead while being supported by a high-calibre infrastructure, forward-thinking leadership team, and an open, collegiate environment.

Why Join?

• A firm with genuine commitment to growth and innovation.
• Clear leadership influence at both regional and national levels.
• Competitive, market-leading remuneration and benefits.
• A supportive culture where collaboration and excellence are celebrated.

This is a rare opportunity to join a nationally recognised firm that empowers its Partners to lead with autonomy, integrity, and vision — all within a firm that continues to redefine what modern legal practice looks like