Corporate Solicitor

William James Recruitment; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 162,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading bonus structure (25%+)

Private medical and dental insurance

Generous annual leave plus bank holidays

Life assurance and death in service cover

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Corporate Partner based in Glasgow. This role offers a salary of up to £180,000 and an excellent benefits package, including a market-leading bonus structure and the flexibility of hybrid working. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate law and a proven ability to contribute to business development. This position provides a unique opportunity to play a crucial role in the firm's growth in Scotland while maintaining a balanced work-life environment.

Qualifications

• Established Corporate Solicitor with broad corporate experience.
• Commercially focused, with a strong interest in business development.
• Strong training and background within a reputable practice.

Responsibilities

• Support and accelerate the firm's growth in Scotland.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders and key client relationships.
• Contribute to firm-wide business development initiatives.

Skills

Corporate experience

Business development

Team collaboration

Job description

Corporate Partner – Glasgow - Up to £180,000 salary + Excellent Benefits

This highly regarded national practice, consistently recognised in the Legal 500, is seeking a Corporate Partner to support the continued growth of its Glasgow office and wider Scottish presence.

The role will be based in the firm’s Glasgow office, working closely with an established group of partners and a well-regarded corporate team. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting and accelerating the firm’s growth in Scotland, leveraging national capability while deepening relationships across the local market.

The position will involve a broad range of corporate work, including M&A, corporate finance, private equity, joint ventures, fundraising, shareholder agreements and general corporate advisory matters. Instructions will be generated through a combination of local client relationships and referrals from the firm’s national client base.

This role will suit an ambitious corporate lawyer who enjoys working collaboratively within an established team, while contributing to business development and the expansion of the firm’s Scottish platform. The firm offers genuine influence at partnership level, strong cross-office support and a collegiate culture with a clear focus on work-life balance.

You will work closely with senior stakeholders across the business, supporting key client relationships, contributing to firm-wide business development initiatives and helping to drive the continued growth of the Glasgow corporate team as part of the firm’s wider national strategy.

The Candidate

• Established Corporate Solicitor with broad corporate experience
• Commercially focused, with a strong interest in business development
• Strong training and background within a reputable practice
• Motivated to contribute to the growth of an established team within a national firm

The Benefits

• Salary up to £180,000
• Market-leading bonus structure (25%+)
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Generous annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private medical and dental insurance
• Life assurance and death in service cover

Apply in the strictest confidence online or via telephone. No CV is required for an initial discussion.

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