Head of Corporate & Commercial

Greater London – £130,000 - £135,000

A well-established national law firm is seeking a Partner to lead and develop its Corporate & Commercial practice in London.
  
This is a replacement hire and a genuine leadership opportunity within a firm that combines national scale with a distinctly relationship-driven culture.
  
The Firm   
  
The platform is private client-led, which shapes its culture and client base in a meaningful way. Rather than operating as a high-volume, institutionally driven corporate practice, the firm is known for its collaborative environment, strong client relationships and measured growth strategy.
  

• National footprint with established London presence
• Established International Law team
• Active cross-border work across Europe
• Strong internal referral network across Employment, Property, Private Client and International teams

Leadership remains visible and engaged in client matters, and the firm promotes a collegiate rather than hierarchical structure.
  
The Role   
  
You will lead a 7-lawyer Corporate & Commercial team in London and will be responsible for:

• Providing strategic direction to the team
• Driving revenue growth and profitability
• Developing external referral networks
• Supporting and mentoring junior lawyers
• Strengthening the London market profile

The client base includes:

• SMEs and owner-managed businesses
• Family offices and private wealth-adjacent clients
• Agri-sector clients
• Cross-border corporate interests

The work is expected to be well balanced across both corporate and commercial matters.
  
Ideal Profile   

• Partner, Legal Director or ambitious Senior Associate ready to step up
• Strong experience across both corporate and commercial
• Comfortable generating new business
• Entrepreneurial and growth-focused
• Not reliant on centrally fed work streams

  
A portable following is welcomed but not essential. Demonstrable appetite for business development is key.
  
Commercial Framework   

• Salaried Partner structure
• Flexible target model (not rigid 3x salary billing)
• Emphasis on business development and team growth
• Scope for future equity discussion, subject to performance and contribution

Why This Opportunity Stands Out   

• Private client-led culture — more relationship-driven than institutional
• Visible, accessible leadership
• Embedded international capability
• Collaborative internal referral model
• Hybrid working (3 office / 2 home)
• Strong support infrastructure across offices

This opportunity will suit a commercially astute lawyer seeking leadership responsibility within a stable, growth-oriented platform.