Senior Corporate Leader - Board-Ready with Hybrid Work

REALM RECRUIT; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic legal recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Senior Corporate Solicitor or Partner to lead a department in a Legal 500 firm. This role offers the opportunity for significant career progression to Board-level while providing a balanced lifestyle in the beautiful regions of York, Harrogate, or Leeds. Ideal candidates will possess 8+ PQE with a solid commercial acumen and a strong track record in business development. The position includes a competitive salary and attractive benefits alongside a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Departmental profit share bonus

Five weeks' annual leave

Buy/sell holiday scheme

3% employer pension contribution

Health cash plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Hybrid working options

Monthly socials

Qualifications

• 8+ PQE corporate solicitor or junior partner.
• Background in a mid-sized, regional, or national firm.
• Willingness to relocate or regularly commute to Harrogate / York / Leeds.

Responsibilities

• Shape a department and step into firm leadership.
• Supervise and support a junior team member.
• Steady the ship and execute M&A transactions.

Skills

Managing a varied transactional caseload

Business development

Supervisory skills

Commercial acumen

Job description

A dynamic legal recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Senior Corporate Solicitor or Partner to lead a department in a Legal 500 firm. This role offers the opportunity for significant career progression to Board-level while providing a balanced lifestyle in the beautiful regions of York, Harrogate, or Leeds. Ideal candidates will possess 8+ PQE with a solid commercial acumen and a strong track record in business development. The position includes a competitive salary and attractive benefits alongside a collaborative team environment.