Corporate Partner - Leading National Firm

JMC Legal Recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-ranked law firm in London is seeking a Corporate Partner to lead complex corporate transactions. This role involves advising on M&A, joint ventures, and private equity while mentoring a high-performing team. Candidates should have extensive corporate law experience, strong client management skills, and a proven ability to contribute to business growth. Competitive compensation and a flexible, supportive work environment are offered.

Benefits

Partnership opportunities

Access to diverse client base

Competitive remuneration with bonuses

Supportive work-life balance

Collaborative and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in corporate law, ideally with a strong M&A focus.
• Proven ability to lead large and complex transactions independently.
• Successful development and management of long-term client relationships.
• Strong commercial awareness with practical, business-focused legal advice.
• Experience mentoring and leading teams, fostering professional development.
• Track record of contributing to business development initiatives.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and ambitious environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex and high-value corporate transactions across the UK.
• Act as a trusted advisor on mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.
• Mentor team members and build a high-performing environment.
• Contribute to business development and strategic planning.

Skills

Extensive experience in corporate law

Leading complex transactions

Developing client relationships

Commercial awareness

Mentoring and leading teams

Business development

Job description

Overview

Are you a Corporate Partner looking to join a top-ranked, L500, Corporate department and work alongside directory-recognised colleagues?

This is a unique opportunity for a Partner to join a dynamic Glasgow office, driving complex corporate transactions including M&A, private equity, joint ventures and shareholder arrangements while shaping the future growth of the practice.

If you are looking to further develop your career within a firm that is highly respected and deals with some of the most complex Corporate transactions in the UK, this is the role for you.

Role

As a Corporate Partner within this nationally recognised Corporate team, you will take a leadership role in delivering complex and high-value corporate transactions, primarily across Scotland and the wider UK.

You will lead key client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor on mergers and acquisitions, private equity deals, joint ventures and shareholder arrangements.

Alongside this, you will be tasked with mentoring other members of your team and work hard to build a cohesive, high-performing team, in a supportive and welcoming environment.

Additionally, you will contribute significantly to business development and strategic planning, helping grow the practice locally and nationally.

This role requires a commercially astute leader who can combine excellent technical expertise with strong client management skills.

Your Experience

• Have extensive experience in corporate law, ideally with a strong M&A focus.
• Proven ability to lead large and complex transactions independently while managing an ever-growing department.
• Demonstrable success in developing and managing long-term client relationships.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to provide practical, business-focused legal advice.
• Experience mentoring and leading teams, fostering professional development.
• Track record of contributing to business development and practice growth initiatives.
• Comfortable working collaboratively in a fast-paced and ambitious environment.

Benefits & Opportunities

• Partnership in a highly regarded Top 50 law firm with a strong reputation and award-winning culture.
• Access to a diverse and prestigious client base spanning multiple sectors and geographies.
• Leadership role with influence over the growth and strategic direction of a leading Corporate practice.
• Competitive remuneration including profit share, bonus scheme and comprehensive benefits.
• Supportive and flexible working environment promoting work-life balance with hybrid working options.
• Be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking firm committed to excellence, innovation, and inclusivity.

If you\'d like to explore this opportunity further, please contact Jules Grieve at [e-mail] or 0131 460 7747 for a confidential discussion.