At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead high-value corporate transactions and drive growth for a top-rated legal team.
- Company: Join a nationally recognised law firm with a dynamic corporate team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonuses, profit share, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Be part of a collaborative environment with excellent career advancement opportunities.
- Why this job: Shape the future of corporate law while working with diverse clients from SMEs to FTSE 100 companies.
- Qualifications: 7+ years PQE in corporate law and a proven track record in managing complex transactions.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 150000 £ per year.
Location: Sheffield
Career Level: Director or Partner
Salary: £90,000 - £150,000 + Bonus + Profit Share (dependent on experience)
Lead the Next Phase of Growth for an Award-Winning Corporate Team
Are you an ambitious senior corporate lawyer ready to take on a Director or Partner role and drive the next phase of growth for a highly rated and award-winning corporate team? Our client, a nationally recognised law firm with over 1,000 colleagues across 13 offices, is seeking a Corporate Director or Partner with 7+ years' PQE to join their Sheffield team in a key senior management position.
This is an exceptional opportunity to work with one of the UK's largest and most dynamic corporate teams, comprising over 70 corporate lawyers operating from 13 UK locations. The team has extensive experience advising businesses ranging from entrepreneurs and SMEs to financial institutions and FTSE 100 companies.
The Team
The highly rated and award-winning corporate team comprises over 70 corporate lawyers with extensive experience advising businesses ranging from entrepreneurs and SMEs to financial institutions and FTSE 100 companies. Operating from 13 UK locations, the team provides advice and guidance on:
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Disposals
- Fundraising
- Private equity
- Equity capital markets
- Due diligence
- Joint ventures
- Shareholder arrangements
- Reorganisations and demergers
- Corporate structures and governance
The Sheffield Corporate team is led by Recommended Lawyers and Leading Partners listed in The Legal 500 (2025 edition) in Corporate and Commercial Law. The team has significant experience of company acquisitions and disposals, fund-raises, and restructurings, acting for a wide portfolio of clients from high-growth university spin-outs to multi-nationals across sectors including manufacturing, engineering, and technology. The team offers a unique blend of top-level national legal expertise and international reach, provided through a well-regarded local platform.
The Role
The Sheffield Corporate team sees this appointment as key to driving the next phase of its growth. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to join the senior management as a Director or Partner and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the practice. Ideally, candidates would have an existing following – but someone who has a clear plan as to how they would help create future growth would also be considered.
As a Corporate Director or Partner, you will be involved in the full range of corporate work including:
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Shareholders' agreements
- Corporate restructurings
- Joint ventures
- Private equity transactions
You will work on high-value transactions for clients ranging from entrepreneurs and SMEs to financial institutions and FTSE 100 companies. The team works seamlessly across the firm's 13 UK offices, and you will be a good team player with a strong track record in nurturing and developing talent.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Leading and managing complex and high-value corporate transactions including mergers and acquisitions, disposals, and corporate sales
- Drafting and negotiating shareholders' agreements and joint venture agreements
- Advising on corporate restructurings, reorganisations, and demergers
- Leading private equity transactions and fundraising matters
- Conducting and overseeing due diligence exercises
- Advising on corporate structures and governance matters
- Advising on equity capital markets transactions
- Driving the next phase of growth for the Sheffield Corporate team
- Building, developing, and managing a portfolio of key client relationships
- Generating new business and developing an existing following (or implementing a clear growth plan)
- Acting as trusted adviser to clients ranging from high-growth university spin-outs to multi-nationals
- Leading, mentoring, and developing associates, junior lawyers, and trainees
- Nurturing and developing talent within the team
- Contributing to the strategic development and growth of the corporate practice
- Leading business development activities, client seminars, and thought leadership initiatives
- Working collaboratively with colleagues across the national corporate team and 13 UK offices
- Representing the firm at networking events and industry forums
- Providing exceptional client service with commercially focused and strategic advice
- Contributing to the firm's senior management and decision-making
About You
Essential Requirements:
- 7+ years' PQE in corporate law
- Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales
- Proven track record of leading and managing complex and high-value corporate transactions independently
- Strong technical knowledge of corporate law
Corporate Director/Partner — Growth Leader with Equity employer: Trades Workforce Solutions
Aurora Energy Research is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and collaborative work culture in the heart of Oxford. With a focus on employee growth and development, we provide ample opportunities for professional advancement while ensuring a flexible, hybrid working environment that promotes work-life balance. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to innovation in energy research, where your contributions will directly impact user engagement and product excellence.
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