Corporate Partner - Leading Commercial Firm - Newcastle upon Tyne

QED Legal LLP; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial law firm in Newcastle is seeking a Corporate Partner to join their collaborative team. This role offers a unique opportunity for a senior corporate lawyer to step into a position with a strong base of high-quality corporate work. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in transactional and advisory corporate matters, with a focus on supporting existing client relationships. Competitive salary and full partnership package included.

Benefits

Full Partnership Package

Access to high-quality work

Support for practice development

Long-term career security

Qualifications

• Significant experience in transactional and advisory corporate work.
• Operating at partner level or strong legal director/senior associate.
• Ability to contribute to a thriving client base.

Responsibilities

• Advise on M&A and disposals.
• Handle private equity and venture capital tasks.
• Engage in corporate restructuring.

Skills

Transactional corporate work

Advisory corporate work

Commercial focus

Collaboration

Job description

Corporate Partner – Leading Commercial Law Firm

Location: Newcastle/ Flexible Working
Type: Partner Appointment
Salary: Highly Competitive + Full Partnership Package

I am currently instructed on a unique and confidential opportunity for a senior corporate lawyer to join a prominent and well-established commercial law firm as a Corporate Partner.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced corporate solicitor—either an established partner or a senior associate ready for partnership—to step into a role where there is already a strong, stable base of high-quality corporate work.

The Firm This firm is consistently recognised for the strength of its commercial offering, with a long‑standing reputation for excellence in the North East market and beyond. With a full‑service model and a particularly strong focus on owner‑managed businesses, SMEs, and mid‑market transactions, the firm has developed deep and lasting client relationships across a broad range of sectors.

The Role

You will be joining a collaborative and highly capable team of commercial lawyers and be well‑positioned to advise on:

• M&A and disposals
• Private equity and venture capital
• Corporate restructuring
• Shareholder agreements and governance
• General corporate advisory work

You will benefit from existing institutional clients and an active pipeline of work, with the support of experienced colleagues and a full‑service infrastructure. There is an immediate need for a partner‑level hire to support growth in demand from both new and longstanding clients.

The Ideal Candidate

• A senior corporate lawyer with significant experience in transactional and advisory corporate work
• Ideally already operating at partner level, or a strong legal director / senior associate with a demonstrable business case for promotion
• A following is welcome but not essential—what matters most is your ability to contribute to a thriving client base and to strengthen existing relationships
• Commercially focused, collaborative, and ambitious

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• A rare chance to join a firm with real depth of client loyalty and a strong commercial platform
• Full access to high‑quality work with existing clients
• Support to develop your own practice, in an environment that values personal ambition and team success equally
• Genuine long‑term career security, with clear support from a progressive leadership team

All enquiries will be handled in the strictest confidence. If you are considering your next move at partner level, or are ready to step up and be part of a successful and collegiate commercial practice — I’d be delighted to speak with you.

For more information please contact Beth Livings at QED Legal.