Corporate Solicitor / Partner

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

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Lancashire is seeking a Head of Corporate Department with over 10 years PQE. The role involves managing diverse corporate work, client engagement, and business development within a supportive environment offering excellent work/life balance and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Healthcare

Flexible hybrid working options

Qualifications

• Ideally 10+ years PQE in corporate law.
• Experience in managing corporate transactions and client engagement.

Responsibilities

• Managing a broad range of quality corporate work across various sectors.
• Working closely with an existing Director before leading the Corporate team.
• Engaging directly with key clients and contributing to business development.

Skills

Corporate transactions

Commercial contracts

Management buy-ins/outs

Joint venture agreements

Restructuring

Partnerships

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 include:

1. Managing a broad range of quality corporate work across various sectors, including corporate transactions, commercial contracts, management buy-ins/outs, joint venture agreements, restructuring, and partnerships.
2. Working closely with an existing Director initially, before taking over the leadership of the Corporate team.
3. Engaging directly with key clients and contributing to business development activities to further grow the department.

Additional information:

• The firm offers a traditional yet supportive environment with secretarial support and a management board that provides guidance.
• Excellent work/life balance with flexible hybrid working options and some travel to the Preston office for meetings.
• Competitive benefits, including pension, bonus scheme, healthcare, and a salary likely in the range of £75,000 - £100,000, based on experience.

This role presents a fantastic opportunity for a corporate lawyer in Lancashire to advance their career within a leading team. For more details, please contact Nick Skelly at QED Legal and apply ASAP to be considered.