Head of Corporate
- 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.
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