Junior Corporate Partner

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited; Dudley; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Sellick Partnership is seeking an experienced Corporate Junior Partner for a Midlands-based practice in Dudley. You will lead corporate transactions, manage client relationships and contribute to team development.

The role supports flexible, hybrid and home-working arrangements across the Midlands; the successful candidate will build a high-profile corporate practice with senior guidance.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales with 8+ years’ corporate experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead transactions and manage deadlines.
• Proven client relationship skills and business development interest.

Responsibilities

• Taking day-to-day ownership of corporate transactions for business owners and investors.
• Advising clients on commercial and legal risks with practical guidance.
• Supervising matters and developing junior colleagues.

Skills

8+ PQE

Corporate transactions

Client relationships

Commercial judgement

Supervising juniors

Business development

Education

Qualified solicitor England & Wales

Job description

Corporate Junior Partner

Salary: Competitive

Location: Dudley

Contract: Permanent

Overview of the Corporate Junior Partner role

We are currently working with a specialist corporate law practice seeking an experienced Corporate Junior Partner to join its team. With an established track record of advising businesses, business owners, management teams, investors and lenders, the firm is looking for a corporate lawyer ready to take the next step in their career and assume greater responsibility for clients, transactions and the development of colleagues.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded solicitor to lead corporate transactions, build strong client relationships and contribute to the continued growth of an established corporate practice, while continuing to benefit from the support and guidance of experienced senior lawyers.

The role offers flexible working arrangements, with hybrid and home-working options available across the Midlands.

Key responsibilities of the Corporate Junior Partner will include

• Taking day-to-day ownership of corporate transactions for business owners, investors and their advisers, leading matters from instruction through to completion.

• Advising clients clearly and practically on commercial and legal risks, providing commercially focused guidance throughout transactions.

• Supervising matters and supporting the development and progression of more junior colleagues.

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, referrers and professional advisers, acting as a trusted day-to-day contact.

• Contributing to business development by strengthening existing relationships and helping to develop new clients and referrers.

• Supporting the continued growth of the corporate practice through high-quality client delivery, team collaboration and colleague support.

• Working closely with colleagues across the wider firm to deliver a collaborative and effective service to clients.

Required experience and qualifications for the Corporate Junior Partner position

• 8+ years' PQE or equivalent relevant experience.

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales, with strong experience managing corporate transactions for private business clients.

• Sound commercial judgement and the ability to manage transactions, competing priorities and deadlines effectively.

• Experience supporting or supervising more junior lawyers.

• Strong client relationship skills, with the ability to build credibility and trust with business owners, investors and professional advisers.

• A commercial, practical and clear communication style, with the confidence to take ownership of matters and client relationships.

• A collaborative and ambitious approach, with the willingness to learn from senior colleagues while taking on broader responsibility.

• An interest in business development and contributing to the growth and profile of the corporate practice. An existing client following is welcome but not essential.

Benefits and career opportunities

This is an excellent step-up opportunity for an experienced corporate lawyer looking to take greater ownership of transactions, client relationships and team development while working alongside established senior lawyers.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to build their professional profile, strengthen existing client and referrer relationships, develop new business and play a meaningful role in the continued growth of the corporate practice.

Flexible working arrangements are available, including hybrid and home working, with opportunities across the Midlands, Cardiff and Bristol. A competitive package will be offered, reflecting the experience and capabilities of the successful candidate.

The firm welcomes applications from candidates whose experience demonstrates an equivalent level of capability, even where their career path differs from the profile outlined above.

Synonyms: Corporate Junior Partner, Corporate Partner, Corporate Solicitor, Corporate Legal Director, Senior Corporate Associate, Corporate Law Solicitor

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