Head of Corporate

REALM RECRUIT; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Harrogate is seeking a Head of Corporate to lead their corporate team. This role offers up to £90,000 base salary and a chance to progress to board level. Candidates should have at least 5–8 years of experience in corporate law, with proven supervisory and business development skills. The position includes flexible working options and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Profit share bonus

Flexible hours

Hybrid working

5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays

Pension scheme (3% employer contribution)

Private health insurance

Life assurance (4x salary)

Professional study support

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in corporate law.
• Experience supervising and leading transactions.
• Strong business development skills and networking experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the corporate department, ensuring stability and growth.
• Supervise the existing NQ solicitor within the team.
• Handle your own caseload of corporate transactions.
• Build relationships with clients and local networks.
• Drive business development and shape future strategy.
• Participate in the wider management team with board progression.

Skills

Corporate Solicitor with at least 5–8 years PQE

Proven experience supervising others

Track record of business development

Strong communication skills

Outgoing and approachable personality

Job description

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• Lead the Corporate team at a well-established Legal 500 firm
• Shape the department’s future and progress towards Board level
• Up to £90,000 base salary + profit share bonus + strong benefits

We’re looking for a Head of Corporate to join a leading law firm in Harrogate.

With movement at the top of the team, this is a rare opportunity to steady the ship and then take the department forward, building on the strong foundations already in place across the firm’s other commercial services teams.

This is a fantastic role for someone ambitious who wants to combine quality work with the chance to step into leadership and ultimately progress to the Board.

Who we’re looking for

• Corporate Solicitor with at least 5–8 years PQE
• Proven experience supervising others and leading on transactions
• Track record of business development and networking
• Varied corporate experience, ideally from a mid-sized firm
• Strong communication and client care skills
• Outgoing and approachable personality

What you’ll be doing

• Leading the corporate department, ensuring stability and growth
• Supervising and supporting the existing NQ solicitor within the team
• Handling your own caseload of corporate transactions
• Building relationships with existing clients and networks, including within the local tech community
• Driving business development and helping shape the department’s future strategy
• Playing an active role in the wider management team, with progression to the Board after 12 months

Salary & Benefits

• Bonus : Profit share, typically c.10% of departmental profit over target (higher for those bringing a following)
• Hours : Flexible, with the ability to bank additional hours worked
• Hybrid working : Office presence required, but flexibility offered
• Holiday : 5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays, with increases for long service and the option to buy extra leave
• Pension scheme (3% employer contribution)
• Private health insurance (after qualifying period)
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Professional study support
• Wellbeing support : Champion Health, Westfield Health, cycle-to-work scheme
• Progression : Clear path to Board level, with the chance to shape a department in your own vision

📩 Contact Duane Cormell

Call 03300 245 606 or email [e-mail] to find out more or apply confidentially.