Corporate Partner

Overview

In this role you will lead the development of the firm’s Corporate practice within a boutique South West London firm. You will leverage your established client relationships to grow a broader, commercially oriented offering and shape the department’s direction. You will work closely with the Commercial team, advising a diverse client base on transactions and corporate matters, while building the practice and contributing to the firm’s growth. The opportunity combines ownership of a growing practice with autonomy in a supportive, client-focused environment. A strong hook is the chance to transition into Partnership or elevate an existing partner-level practice in a boutique setting.

Pay / Benefits

• excellent benefits

Responsibilities

• Shape and lead the Corporate offering, utilizing existing client relationships to grow the department
• Advise on mergers and acquisitions, acquisitions/disposals, and general corporate matters
• Draft and negotiate shareholder agreements and ensure corporate governance
• Oversee joint ventures, investments, and group reorganisations
• Guide corporate structuring, share sales/purchases, and other advisory work
• Develop the practice in line with client needs and firm strategy, collaborating with the wider Commercial team
• Support the transition to Partnership for senior candidates and foster client development
• Build and manage client relationships, leveraging the firm’s existing corporate work base

Key requirements

• 6+ PQE (England & Wales) in Corporate
• Strong experience across corporate matters, especially M&A
• Established portable client following (ideally 150k+ annual billing)
• Strong network and ability to grow relationships
• Genuine interest in leading and building a Corporate practice
• For Senior Associate: readiness to move into Partnership; for Partner: proven track record of developing a practice

• strong communication and relationship-building
• commercial awareness
• entrepreneurial mindset
• M&A
• acquisitions and disposals
• shareholder agreements and governance

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