Corporate Partner

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

Do not pass up this chance, apply quickly if your experience and skills match what is in the following description.

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

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