Head Of Corporate Law – Partner Level Hire

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Head Of Corporate Law – Partner Level Hire

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A prestigious and long-established York-based law firm is seeking a Head of Corporate to lead and develop a new corporate department. This is a unique opportunity for a senior solicitor, legal director, or partner to take on a high-profile leadership role within a highly respected and growing practice.This newly created Director-level position offers a significant platform to shape and drive the firm’s corporate practice, working within an organisation known for its commitment to excellence, innovation, and client service. With a strong presence in North and West Yorkshire, the firm is looking for an ambitious leader who can capitalise on existing relationships and drive further growth.The Role
As Head of Corporate, you will:

• Establish and lead a dedicated corporate law department, setting strategic direction and driving the firm’s corporate offering.
• Play a key role in the firm’s senior leadership team, influencing business strategy and future growth plans.
• Manage and grow a portfolio of corporate clients across sectors such as technology, healthcare, manufacturing, and financial services.
• Provide high-quality legal advice across the full spectrum of corporate transactions, including M&A, private equity, restructuring, and corporate governance.
• Lead and mentor a team, ensuring professional development and fostering a high-performance culture.
• Actively engage in business development initiatives to expand the firm’s corporate client base across Yorkshire and beyond.

The Candidate
This role is ideally suited to a Senior Corporate Solicitor, Legal Director, or Partner looking to take the next step in their career with an ambitious and forward-thinking firm.The ideal candidate will:

• Have significant experience in corporate law, gained at a leading regional, national, or international firm.
• Possess strong leadership skills and the ability to build and develop a high-performing corporate team.
• Demonstrate a commercial mindset with the ability to drive business growth and client development.
• Have strong connections within the Yorkshire corporate market, ideally with an existing client following or demonstrable ability to generate new business.
• Be ambitious and committed to long-term career progression, with a clear pathway to Equity Partnership available.

The Benefits

• Salary up to £120,000, plus an excellent bonus structure and financial incentives.
• Clear progression pathway to Equity Partnership.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Private medical and dental insurance, life assurance, and pension contributions.
• Generous annual leave allowance plus bank holidays.
• Access to excellent facilities and a collaborative, supportive working environment.

How to Apply
This is a rare opportunity to build and lead a corporate department within a well-regarded York-based firm. If you are a senior corporate solicitor looking for a strategic leadership role, we would love to hear from you.Apply in the strictest confidence online or contact Rob addy via telephone for an initial discussion – no CV required for an initial conversation.CompanyWe are at the forefront of legal recruitment and our team of expert legal recruiters understand the needs of our candidates and clients.Progression, Case Loads, ExpertiseWe know that our candidates want progression, manageable case loads, and salaries and benefits which reflect their expertise. We know that their purpose is to help people, work with them to have fair representation, and have ambitious career goals in legal. They want us to work with them to find the best legal jobs.

Integrity, Growth, BrandOur clients want to run their business within integrity – and that’s one of our core values. We work with legal firms to attract and retain the best candidates to help them grow. Brand is something at the heart of the legal sector, so we are focused on advising on employee brand to help with attraction and retention.All Levels of Legal RecruitmentWhether legal, compliance, company secretarial, policy, qualified or non-qualified, temporary or permanent, our expert legal recruitment consultants have a single market focus. Our clients and candidates testify to how we’ve helped them find the best legal jobs, and help them grow their legal businesses.Legal jobs we recruit for

• Solicitors
• Legal Executives
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For more information and to register with us please click on the link below:https://www.craconsultants.com/users/register/new/registrationCALL: 0114 2418030Company info Website Telephone 0114 2418030 Location 51 Clarkegorve Road
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S10 2NH
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Expected salary

£120000 per year

Location

York

Job date

Thu, 08 May 2025 22:58:04 GMT

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