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Corporate/ Commercial PartnerSimpson Judge • Peterborough, England, GB
Corporate/ Commercial Partner

Corporate/ Commercial Partner

Simpson Judge • Peterborough, England, GB
21 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Senior Recruitment Consultant | Specialising in Corporate, Commercial & Property across the West Midlands & East Anglia 📞 07748 846629 ✉️ …

Head of Corporate & Commercial – Partner Level

Location: Peterborough

Position: Head of Department / Partner

Hours: Full-time (flexible or hybrid arrangements available)

An established regional law firm is seeking an experienced Corporate & Commercial Partner to lead and grow their department in the Peterborough office. This is a senior strategic role, best suited to an accomplished lawyer with strong technical ability, a proven track record in business development, and the ambition to drive a department forward.

The Role

As Head of Corporate & Commercial, you will take responsibility for developing the team, managing key client relationships and overseeing a high-quality caseload. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Partner or Senior Associate stepping into partnership to shape a department with full autonomy and genuine growth potential.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, develop and manage the Corporate & Commercial team.
  • Handle a diverse caseload including:
  • Share and asset sales and purchases
  • Mergers, acquisitions, restructuring and corporate governance
  • Shareholder agreements, partnership agreements and joint ventures
  • Commercial contracts, terms & conditions, service agreements and supply agreements
  • Business sales and purchases for SMEs and owner-managed businesses
  • Provide commercial and strategic advice to established clients and growing businesses.
  • Drive business development initiatives, expand relationships and generate new work.
  • Mentor and supervise junior lawyers, ensuring high standards of work and compliance.
  • Support the wider firm’s strategic goals and contribute to management-level decision-making.

What We’re Looking For

  • 8+ years’ PQE in corporate and/or commercial law.
  • Strong technical background across company law, commercial contracts and transactional work.
  • Proven business development capability and ability to attract and retain clients.
  • Experience supervising or leading a legal team.
  • Confident, commercially minded and committed to delivering an excellent client service.
  • Ambition to lead and grow a reputable department within a supportive regional firm.

What’s on Offer

  • Partner or Head of Department title, depending on experience.
  • Competitive salary with additional partnership benefits.
  • Flexible or hybrid working options.
  • Opportunity to shape a growing department with full strategic input.

Please contact Gaby on 07748846629 for a confidential chat or email: Gabriella.farebrother-dunn@simpsonjudge.co.uk

Seniority level

  • Mid-Senior level

Employment type

  • Full-time

Job function

  • Legal

Industries

  • Legal Services

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