At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead corporate law matters, focusing on mergers and acquisitions while mentoring junior solicitors.
- Company: Respected Worcester-based law firm with a supportive and ambitious environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working options, and performance-related bonuses.
- Other info: Opportunity for genuine influence over departmental strategy and career growth.
- Why this job: Shape the future of corporate law and make a real impact in a growing practice.
- Qualifications: Qualified solicitor with 5+ years in corporate law and strong negotiation skills.
The predicted salary is between 100000 - 120000 £ per year.
GMP Recruitment are proud to be supporting a highly respected Worcester based law firm for an experienced and commercially driven Head of Corporate Law to lead its expanding corporate department, with a particular focus on mergers and acquisitions (M&A). This is a senior strategic position, combining high-level legal expertise with leadership and client development responsibilities.
To be considered for this position you must be a qualified solicitor in England & Wales with significant PQE (5 years +) in corporate law and possess expert negotiation skills. You will play a key role in shaping the firm’s corporate practice, advising on complex transactions, and building long-term relationships with corporate clients across the UK.
Key Responsibilities- Lead and oversee all corporate law matters, with emphasis on M&A transactions
- Advise clients on acquisitions, disposals, restructuring, and joint ventures
- Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial and transactional agreements
- Manage due diligence processes and transaction structuring
- Develop and grow the corporate client portfolio
- Supervise and mentor junior solicitors and associates
- Work closely with partners on strategic firm development
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and legal standards
- Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with significant PQE in corporate law
- Strong track record in mergers and acquisitions (mid-market or above preferred)
- Proven leadership or team management experience
- Excellent negotiation, drafting, and client-facing skills
- Commercially minded with strong business development capability
- Ability to manage high-value, complex transactions under pressure
Our client offers an excellent package including:
- Competitive salary circa £100,000+ depending on experience
- Leadership role with genuine influence over departmental strategy
- Opportunity to build and shape a growing corporate practice
- Supportive and ambitious firm environment
- Hybrid and flexible working options
- Performance-related bonuses (where applicable)
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Senior Corporate Solicitor in Worcester employer: GMP Worldwide
Join a highly respected law firm in Worcester as a Senior Corporate Solicitor, where you will have the opportunity to lead and shape the corporate department with a focus on mergers and acquisitions. The firm offers a supportive and ambitious work culture, competitive salary, hybrid working options, and significant opportunities for professional growth and influence over departmental strategy, making it an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding legal careers.
