Corporate Solicitor

Job description

Corporate Solicitor / Partner – Up to £250,000 + Bonus + Benefits – London

This opportunity offers an experienced corporate solicitor the platform to develop their profile within the London market as a genuinely market-facing hire, with the autonomy and support to generate and win new business.

As a Corporate Solicitor / Partner, you will play a key role in driving the firm’s growth in London, taking a proactive approach to building relationships, developing workstreams, and enhancing the firm’s presence in the market.

For the right individual, there is a clear and accelerated pathway to equity, aligned to your ability to win and lead work while helping shape the future of the London office.

The Role

• Advising on a broad range of M&A, corporate finance, and private equity transactions
• Supporting clients on joint ventures, fundraising, and shareholder agreements
• Providing corporate advisory support to a diverse national and international client base
• Handling high-value and complex transactions from instruction through to completion
• Working closely with partners and colleagues across the firm’s national platform
• Driving business development activity, networking, client targeting, and pipeline generation
• Playing a leading role in strengthening the firm’s presence in the London market
• Contributing to the continued growth and strategic direction of the London corporate practice

The Candidate

• Senior Corporate Solicitor or Partner with experience across a range of corporate matters
• Proven or emerging track record in business development and winning work
• Strong commercial awareness with a clear appetite for building a client base
• Trained within a reputable City, national, or leading regional law firm
• Ambitious, driven, and motivated to progress to equity
• Confident in building long-term client relationships and developing market presence

The Benefits & How to Apply

• Competitive basic salary up to £250,000 (depending on experience)
• Market-leading bonus structure (25%+)
• Hybrid and flexible working
• 33 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private medical and dental insurance
• Life assurance and death in service cover
• Enhanced pension contributions

Apply in the strictest confidence online or via telephone.

Contact: Declan Young, Retained Consultant

Direct Dial: 0113 511 7115 Mobile: 07931 998 526

Email: declan.young@williamjamesrecruitment.com

More About William James Recruitment

William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with a range of highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-08-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English