Corporate Solicitor / Partner

QED Legal; Lancashire, Preston; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Lancashire is seeking a Head of Corporate Department to lead their corporate team. This role requires significant experience in corporate law and offers a supportive environment with flexible working arrangements. The position comes with an attractive benefits package and a competitive salary range of £75,000 to £100,000.

Benefits

Pension

Bonus Scheme

Healthcare

Flexible Working Options

Qualifications

• Significant experience in corporate law with a strong client base.
• Ability to lead and develop a team.
• Proactive approach to business growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the corporate team.
• Manage a broad range of corporate work across various sectors.
• Engage directly with key clients and contribute to business development.

Skills

Corporate Law

Team Leadership

Business Development

Job description

Job Opportunity: Head of Corporate Department

A legal 500 listed law firm with offices across Lancashire is seeking an experienced Partner or Senior Associate (ideally 10+ years PQE) to lead their highly regarded Corporate department.

Responsibilities:

1. Lead and develop the corporate team, working alongside an existing Director initially.
2. Manage a broad range of quality corporate work across various sectors, including transactions, commercial contracts, management buy-ins/outs, joint ventures, restructuring, and partnerships.
3. Engage directly with key clients and contribute to business development activities to grow the department.

Candidate Profile:

• Significant experience in corporate law, with a strong client base.
• Ability to lead and develop a team, with a proactive approach to business growth.

Benefits and Working Arrangements:

• Traditional practice with a supportive environment, including secretarial support and a management board.
• Excellent work/life balance with flexible hybrid working options, including remote work, hybrid, or from the office.
• Some travel to Preston office required for meetings and planning.
• Attractive benefits package including pension, bonus scheme, and healthcare.
• Salary in the range of £75,000 - £100,000, based on experience.

This role offers a significant opportunity for a corporate lawyer in Lancashire to advance their career within a leading team. Please contact Nick Skelly at QED Legal for further details and apply promptly to be considered.