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1. Lead the Corporate team at a well-established Legal 500 firm
2. Shape the department’s future and progress towards Board level
3. Up to £90,000 base salary + profit share bonus + strong benefits
We’re looking for a Head of Corporate to join a leading law firm in Harrogate.
With movement at the top of the team, this is a rare opportunity to steady the ship and then take the department forward, building on the strong foundations already in place across the firm’s other commercial services teams.
This is a fantastic role for someone ambitious who wants to combine quality work with the chance to step into leadership and ultimately progress to the Board.
Who we’re looking for
4. Corporate Solicitor with at least 5–8 years PQE
5. Proven experience supervising others and leading on transactions
6. Track record of business development and networking
7. Varied corporate experience, ideally from a mid-sized firm
8. Strong communication and client care skills
9. Outgoing and approachable personality
What you’ll be doing
10. Leading the corporate department, ensuring stability and growth
11. Supervising and supporting the existing NQ solicitor within the team
12. Handling your own caseload of corporate transactions
13. Building relationships with existing clients and networks, including within the local tech community
14. Driving business development and helping shape the department’s future strategy
15. Playing an active role in the wider management team, with progression to the Board after 12 months
Salary & Benefits
16. Bonus: Profit share, typically c.10% of departmental profit over target (higher for those bringing a following)
17. Hours: Flexible, with the ability to bank additional hours worked
18. Hybrid working: Office presence required, but flexibility offered
19. Holiday: 5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays, with increases for long service and the option to buy extra leave
20. Pension scheme (3% employer contribution)
21. Private health insurance (after qualifying period)
22. Life assurance (4x salary)
23. Professional study support
24. Wellbeing support: Champion Health, Westfield Health, cycle-to-work scheme
25. Progression: Clear path to Board level, with the chance to shape a department in your own vision
📩 Contact Duane Cormell
Call 03300 245 606 or email duane.cormell@realmrecruit.com to find out more or apply confidentially.