Head of Corporate

London
  • 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 London.

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

  • Salary: Up to £90,000 base, potentially £95,000 DOE
  • 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 [email protected] to find out more or apply confidentially.

Posted 2025-09-13

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