Partner - M&A Deal Advisory

Walker Lovell; Leicester; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary + performance

Equity participation available

Healthcare and pension

Pathway to leadership and ownership

Job summary

Walker Lovell is seeking a partner-level leader to originate and lead UK mid-market M&A transactions with full commercial visibility and equity participation. You will manage high-profile deals, develop client and investor relationships, and mentor deal teams to deliver exceptional results.

You will operate in a entrepreneurial, high-growth advisory environment, with ownership potential and a clear pathway to senior leadership. This is a senior, equity-driven opportunity in the Leicester area.

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading UK mid-market M&A transactions.
• Experience in deal origination and execution in a boutique, Big 4 or mid-tier advisory environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and originate mid-market M&A transactions with full commercial visibility.
• Build and maintain strong client and investor relationships.
• Mentor and develop deal teams to ensure excellence in process and delivery.
• Play an active role in market engagement and strategic growth initiatives.

Skills

M&A deal origination

Client relationship management

Leadership and mentorship

Strategic thinking

Education

ACA or equivalent

Job description

Partner-level opportunity with equity, influence and strategic visibility.

Whether you’re already operating at Partner level or a proven Director ready for your next step, this is an opportunity to lead significant mid-market transactions within a well-regarded, independent advisory firm. You’ll have strategic autonomy, commercial ownership, and a genuine opportunity to shape the direction of a high-performing team.

• Competitive base salary + performance bonus
• Equity participation available for senior hires
• Comprehensive benefits including healthcare and pension
• Transparent pathway to senior leadership and ownership

Why This Business

This advisory firm has built a strong reputation for delivering outstanding results across the UK mid-market. Advising business owners, management teams and private equity investors on deals typically in the £20m–£50m+ range, the team has earned respect for its commercial focus, pragmatic advice and strong execution capability.

They offer the professionalism of a larger platform with the culture and agility of a fast-growing independent. Senior leaders remain hands-on, fostering a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment that rewards initiative, performance and long-term contribution.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and originate mid-market M&A transactions with full commercial visibility
• Build and maintain strong client and investor relationships
• Mentor and develop deal teams, ensuring excellence in process and delivery
• Play an active role in market engagement and strategic growth initiatives

What You’ll Bring

• Proven track record leading and originating UK mid-market M&A transactions (£20m–£100m EV typical)
• Background in a credible advisory environment – boutique, Big 4, or mid-tier firm
• ACA or equivalent qualification advantageous but not essential
• Entrepreneurial outlook and strong commercial judgement

Who This Suits

You’re a commercially minded dealmaker with a strong origination track record and a collaborative leadership style. You may be a Director ready to take an equity seat, or an established Partner seeking a more agile, entrepreneurial setting where your impact is visible and rewarded.