A strategic leadership opportunity within a respected West End firm known for its high-touch, client-centric approach.
This is a high-profile appointment for an entrepreneurial Corporate Partner to join a long-standing West End firm at a transformative stage. With a heritage spanning over 35 years, the firm has established itself as a sophisticated alternative to the City, offering a modern and agile platform for practitioners who value deep-rooted client partnerships. As part of a focused 2026 strategic roadmap, the firm is seeking a senior leader to take a defining role in evolving its Corporate offering.
This is a rare opportunity to move away from rigid, process-driven environments and into a culture where decision-making is fast, the hierarchy is flat, and you have the genuine backing to build a lasting professional legacy.
The Firm
Based in the heart of the West End, this firm is a dynamic practice that excels in providing holistic advice to a diverse client base, ranging from ambitious start-ups and tech entrepreneurs to established private limited companies and international investors. Their success is built upon an ecosystem of complementary disciplines, including Commercial, Dispute Resolution, Employment, and Private Client - creating a natural internal referral network to support your practice.
The firm prides itself on a partner-led culture that prioritises commercial results over bureaucratic box ticking. Here, you are encouraged to act as a true "business partner" to your clients, helping them navigate everything from complex M&A and corporate finance to strategic joint ventures and international asset acquisitions.
The Role
As Corporate Partner, you will act as the architect of the department’s next growth phase. Moving beyond transaction execution, you will have the autonomy to design and implement a long-term practice vision, with the freedom to shape your own service offering and market strategy.
You will be leading on a broad spectrum of high-stakes matters, including mergers and acquisitions, shareholder arrangements, and corporate governance, while working closely with the firm’s prestigious Real Estate and Private Client teams on cross-departmental mandates. With the firm's full strategic investment behind you, you will have the authority to spearhead business development initiatives and hand-pick the talent needed to scale your team.
The Candidate
* You are either an established Corporate Partner seeking a more collaborative, growth-oriented platform, or a Senior Associate/Director with a compelling business case ready to step into partnership
* You possess deep technical expertise across the full lifecycle of corporate transactions and a proactive mindset toward developing client relationships
* You enjoy working in an integrated environment where you can utilise cross-selling opportunities with specialists in banking, property, and tax
* You have the commercial instinct to navigate the complexities of the London market and a desire to play an influential role in the firm’s future success
What’s On Offer
* You will be given the strategic freedom to shape your department’s identity, hiring strategy, and operational style
* The firm offers a market-competitive salary alongside a clear, transparent, and accelerated route to equity partnership
* You will join a collaborative West End partnership that prioritises long-term client value over rigid, short-term billable target
* There is full financial backing and investment from the equity partnership to hire, market, and expand your practice area
* The firm supports a sustainable professional life through a genuine commitment to hybrid working that respects your lifestyle
If this sounds of interest, please apply or reach out to Freddie Bolwell for a confidential discussion.
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