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Corporate Solicitor

Corporate Solicitor

William James Recruitment • London Area, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
29 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Corporate Solicitor / Partner – Up to £250,000 + Bonus + Benefits – London


This opportunity offers an experienced corporate solicitor the platform to develop their profile within the London market as a genuinely market-facing hire, with the autonomy and support to generate and win new business.


As a Corporate Solicitor / Partner, you will play a key role in driving the firm’s growth in London, taking a proactive approach to building relationships, developing workstreams, and enhancing the firm’s presence in the market.


For the right individual, there is a clear and accelerated pathway to equity, aligned to your ability to win and lead work while helping shape the future of the London office.


The Role


  • Advising on a broad range of M&A, corporate finance, and private equity transactions
  • Supporting clients on joint ventures, fundraising, and shareholder agreements
  • Providing corporate advisory support to a diverse national and international client base
  • Handling high-value and complex transactions from instruction through to completion
  • Working closely with partners and colleagues across the firm’s national platform
  • Driving business development activity, networking, client targeting, and pipeline generation
  • Playing a leading role in strengthening the firm’s presence in the London market
  • Contributing to the continued growth and strategic direction of the London corporate practice


The Candidate


  • Senior Corporate Solicitor or Partner with experience across a range of corporate matters
  • Proven or emerging track record in business development and winning work
  • Strong commercial awareness with a clear appetite for building a client base
  • Trained within a reputable City, national, or leading regional law firm
  • Ambitious, driven, and motivated to progress to equity
  • Confident in building long-term client relationships and developing market presence


The Benefits & How to Apply


  • Competitive basic salary up to £250,000 (depending on experience)
  • Market-leading bonus structure (25%+)
  • Hybrid and flexible working
  • 33 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Private medical and dental insurance
  • Life assurance and death in service cover
  • Enhanced pension contributions


Apply in the strictest confidence online or via telephone.


Contact: Declan Young, Retained Consultant

Direct Dial: 0113 511 7115 Mobile: 07931 998 526

Email: declan.young@williamjamesrecruitment.com


More About William James Recruitment


William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with a range of highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments.

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