Overview

We’re looking for a Head of Corporate to join a leading law firm in London. 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.

Responsibilities

• Leading the corporate department, ensuring stability and growth
• Supervising and supporting the existing NQ solicitor within the team
• Handling your own caseload of corporate transactions
• Building relationships with existing clients and networks, including within the local tech community
• Driving business development and helping shape the department’s future strategy
• Playing an active role in the wider management team, with progression to the Board after 12 months

Who we’re looking for

• Corporate Solicitor with at least 5–8 years PQE
• Proven experience supervising others and leading on transactions
• Track record of business development and networking
• Varied corporate experience, ideally from a mid-sized firm
• Strong communication and client care skills
• Outgoing and approachable personality

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: Up to £90,000 base salary, plus profit share bonus and strong benefits
• Bonus: Profit share, typically around 10% of departmental profit over target (higher for those bringing a following)
• Hours: Flexible, with the ability to bank additional hours worked
• Hybrid working: Office presence required, but flexibility offered
• Holiday: 5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays, with increases for long service and the option to buy extra leave
• Pension scheme: 3% employer contribution
• Private health insurance (after qualifying period)
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Professional study support
• Wellbeing support: Champion Health, Westfield Health, cycle-to-work scheme
• 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.