Corporate Partner or Senior lawyer London, Liverpool or Leeds

Weightmans; Leeds; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent law firm in Leeds is seeking a Partner for their corporate team. The role involves contributing to growth plans, attracting clients, and providing high-quality M&A advice to owner managers and venture capital clients. Ideal candidates will have substantial corporate practice experience, a strong network, and business development skills. This position offers a chance to join a well-established team recognized as a top employer in the UK.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in corporate practice with a focus on M&A for owner managers, private equity, and venture capital.
• Strong professional network and business development capabilities.
• Willingness to be considered even if not currently at Partner level, provided the requisite skills and potential.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the growth plans of the owner managed business sector across Weightmans locations.
• Attract new clients and foster long-term relationships to support firm growth.
• Provide high-quality, commercially focused M&A advice for owner managers, private equity and venture capital clients.
• Support the existing corporate team in meeting client needs and helping the team achieve objectives.

Job description

Overview

Weightmans London, Liverpool and / or Leeds is looking to add a Partner to their thriving Corporate team. With a stellar market reputation, a team of talented lawyers and an impressive client base, this opportunity offers a chance to join a well-established team specialising in M&A for owner managers, private equity, and venture capital.

The successful candidates will be key leaders in our locations contributing to the growth plans of our owner managed business sector and will contribute to the team's growth by attracting new clients, providing high-quality, commercially focused advice, and supporting the existing team in meeting client needs. The firm's focus lies in seizing opportunities for expansion, and this new addition will play a crucial role in sustaining their growth plans.

If you possess the experience, skills, and network that could benefit Weightmans, we are keen to engage with you.

We would consider candidates with the requisite skills and potential that are not currently partners.

Come and join our award-winning organisation and team. Weightmans has been recognised as a leading employer for the 18th consecutive year at Britain’s Top Employers Institute awards 2025, and ranking 5th in the list, the firm has also secured top positions in Chambers UK.

Embark on this journey with Weightmans towards becoming one of the Top 30 UK Law firms.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the growth plans of the owner managed business sector across Weightmans locations (London, Liverpool and / or Leeds).
• Attract new clients and foster long-term relationships to support firm growth.
• Provide high-quality, commercially focused M&A advice for owner managers, private equity and venture capital clients.
• Support the existing corporate team in meeting client needs and helping the team achieve objectives.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in corporate practice with a focus on M&A for owner managers, private equity, and venture capital.
• Strong professional network and business development capabilities.
• Willingness to be considered even if not currently at Partner level, provided the requisite skills and potential.

Note

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