Job Description
Job Title: Corporate Finance Partner
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Salary: £100,000 - £140,000 per annum (DOE) + Bonus + Benefits
Are you a senior Corporate Finance Lawyer ready to step into a Partner role?
We’re working with a respected regional firm in Leeds that’s looking to hire a Corporate Finance Partner to strengthen and grow their transactional team. The firm has a strong reputation in the mid-market M&A space and is looking for someone who can lead, advise, and build.
This role offers the autonomy of partnership without the red tape of a larger national firm.
What’s On Offer:
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Partner-Level Salary: £100,000 – £140,000 DOE
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Bonus Structure: Transparent, performance-linked
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Work/Life Balance: Hybrid working and realistic targets
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Firm Culture: Collegiate, commercial, and free from politics
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Support: High-quality junior support and cross-functional teams
What You’ll Do:
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Lead on complex M&A, private equity, and capital markets transactions
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Develop and grow the Corporate Finance team alongside senior leadership
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Advise entrepreneurial clients, investors, and mid-market businesses
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Collaborate across departments to provide a joined-up client service
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Drive business development and nurture new and existing client relationships
What We’re Looking For:
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A UK-qualified solicitor with c.10+ PQE in corporate finance
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A proven track record of handling high-value corporate deals
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A following or strong referral network (preferred but not essential)
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Someone with ambition to lead, mentor, and grow a team
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Clear commercial judgement and a client-first mindset
Why This Firm?
This is a rare chance to shape the future of a Corporate Finance offering within a profitable, independent firm. They invest in their people, operate without excessive bureaucracy, and offer genuine flexibility.
If you’re looking for a leadership role with room to grow and fewer internal barriers—this could be your next move.
Interested?
Call Lee on 0333 996 2882 for a confidential conversation email lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com .
Or apply now with your CV and we’ll be in touch.