Head of Corporate Law - Cardiff - Senior Leadership Role
Location: Cardiff
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £85,000 - £110,000, depending on experience
A forward thinking and award winning law firm is seeking an ambitious Head of Corporate Law to lead, grow, and shape its Corporate Team. This newly created senior role offers a rare opportunity to drive strategic growth, build a market leading practice, and play a central part in the firm’s long term direction.
Designed for a commercially minded corporate solicitor who thrives beyond fee earning alone, this position is ideal for someone who wants to build something significant developing clients, leading people, and influencing firm‑wide strategy.
The Role
Leading and expanding the corporate practice, driving client origination and revenue
Developing and executing a clear business development strategy
Building strong relationships with clients, referrers, and intermediaries
Leading pitches, tenders, and panel appointments
Identifying cross‑selling opportunities across the firm
Acting as lead adviser on high‑value, complex corporate transactions
Providing strategic, commercially focused advice to founders and boards
Ensuring delivery of high quality, efficient, and profitable legal services
Leading, mentoring, and developing a high‑performing corporate team
Supporting recruitment, succession planning, and long‑term team growth
Overseeing financial performance, pricing, and profitability
Contributing to firm‑wide strategy and championing the firm’s culture and values
Candidate Requirements
A strong track record of revenue generation and business development
Experience at Legal Director, Partner, or equivalent senior level
Proven ability to build and grow a practice
Strong leadership skills, with experience mentoring and developing lawyers
Excellent commercial acumen, including pricing and profitability management
Experience contributing to departmental strategy, hiring, and market positioning
A strong client base, referrer network, or demonstrable BD success
Benefits
Competitive salary
Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
Additional personal day, birthday leave, and paid Christmas closure day
Annual leave purchase scheme (up to 3 extra days)
Gym membership discounts
Career development and progression opportunities
Milestone recognition and awards
Networking, corporate, and charity events
Access to a company vehicle for work related travel
Private medical insurance
Death in service benefit
Refer a friend recruitment scheme
Successful candidates will be required to undergo a basic or enhanced DBS check, depending on the role.
How to Apply
If this opportunity sounds of interest or you’d like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:Olivia ReedEmail: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.ukPhone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761
The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.
At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network to achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or any other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.
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