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Head of National Corporate

JMC Legal Recruitment

Manchester

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Job summary

A Top 80 law firm in Manchester is seeking a National Head of Corporate to spearhead growth across the UK. This leadership role involves managing a high-quality corporate practice, engaging in M&A activities, and developing business strategies without bureaucratic constraints, offering a dynamic platform for experienced legal professionals.

Qualifications

10+ years PQE as a Corporate Partner is essential.
Proven track record in business development and leading teams.
Strong analytical and commercial acumen.

Responsibilities

Lead national Corporate team and drive strategic development.
Manage M&A, Joint Ventures, and high-profile corporate work.
Encourage bringing existing associates to enhance the team.

Skills

Corporate Law

M&A

Business Development

Education

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Experienced Legal Recruitment Consultant | Recruiting Legal Professionals across the North West | Director @JMC Legal Recruitment

Head of National Corporate | Top 80 Law Firm | Manchester

Are you a Corporate Partner in the North-West looking to head up a team, or grow a department? This Top 80 Law firm boast a strong commercial services operation in the North-West and are now looking to recruit a national head of Corporate to spearhead their growth across the UK.

The Firm

This Top 80 practice boast leading expertise over commercial work and insurance services. With significant investment being made into the practice, they are looking to expand and grow their commercial services offering across corporate law, employment, real estate, commercial advisory and more. The firm has offices all across the UK and have hubs in Wales, England, Scotland & Ireland, giving them a strong presence coupled with the ability to attract the best legal talent on offer.

The Role

This is a unique opportunity lead a national Corporate Team at a Top 80 Law Firm.

In this role, you will be tasked with building and growing the firms Corporate presence nationally. You will be in a position to deal with a high quality level of hands on corporate work which includes M&A, PE, Joint Ventures and much more. The type of work on offer will reflect the specialisms you operate on a day to day basis.

You will also have a strong hand in the strategic direction of the department, recruitment and business development. The leadership team at this practice will invest heavily into the business plan of this position, but will equally allow you to grow and develop the department without ‘red tape interference’.

Business plans that include bringing existing associates / senior associates are also highly encouraged.

Requirements

You will be a Corporate Partner and you will be 10+ years PQE

Seniority level

Seniority level
Director

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Legal
Industries
Legal Services and Law Practice

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