Job Description

Corporate Partner / Senior Lawyer (Partnership Track)

Location: London

Salary: £140,000 to £220,000 (depending on experience and following)

Experience: Legal Director / Senior Associate (partnership ready) to Partner

Our client is looking to add a Corporate Partner into its thriving London Corporate team. This is a strong opportunity for a senior corporate lawyer who wants a genuine platform to grow a practice, lead from the front, and build something long-term within a collaborative national firm.

The team has a strong reputation and an impressive client base, with a focus on M&A for owner-managed businesses, private equity and venture capital. The role is London-led, with clear ambition to strengthen London capability and continue building market presence.

You will be a key leader in London, contributing to growth plans in the owner-managed business space and wider corporate offering. You will attract new clients, deliver high-quality, commercially focused advice, and support the team in meeting client needs as the practice continues to expand.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading and delivering corporate transactions, with a focus on M&A for owner-managed businesses, private equity and venture capital work

• Building and developing a sustainable pipeline through business development and relationship-led work winning

• Managing and growing key client relationships, acting as a trusted adviser

• Supporting and developing the wider team, contributing to a high-performing culture

• Working closely with colleagues across the firm to deliver joined-up advice where needed

• Contributing to the ongoing growth strategy for the London corporate practice

• Working to agreed financial and performance targets

What We’re Looking For

• Partner, Legal Director, or Senior Associate ready for partnership

• Strong corporate law experience, with exposure to M&A and related corporate advisory work

• Commercially minded, with strong client relationship skills

• Strong business development capability, with evidence of winning work

• A client following is welcomed, or a clear and credible plan to build one in London

• Collaborative leadership style, with a genuine interest in growing a team and supporting others

• Committed to delivering outstanding client service

What’s On Offer

• A genuine partnership platform with clear ambition to grow the London corporate practice

• Access to a national client base and internal referral network

• Hybrid working (where the role allows)

• 28 days’ holiday

• Private healthcare (option to add family at employee cost)

• Pension matching up to 6%

• Life insurance (4x salary)

• Income protection (after 26 weeks’ incapacity)

• Technology benefit scheme

• Cycle to work scheme

• Discounted gym membership

• Employee-funded dental scheme

• Travel loan

• 24/7 employee care helpline

• Offers and discounts at major retailers

Working Arrangements

• Permanent

• London based

• Hybrid working (where the role allows)

Next Steps (How to Apply)

Apply online or send your CV to  lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com  or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We will not share any details with our client without your express permission.