Legal Director - Corporate (Senior Solicitor)

London Permanent View Job Description
A rare opportunity for a talented corporate lawyer to join a highly respected boutique firm renowned for its work with HNWIs, entrepreneurs and family offices. You will handle a broad mix of high‑quality transactional and commercial work within a collaborative, well‑regarded team.
  • High‑quality work at a leading boutique firm
  • Opportunity for growth and development

About Our Client

Our client is a leading London firm with an exceptional reputation for its private client, family and corporate work. Known for its long history, high‑profile client base and outstanding standards, the firm offers a unique blend of tradition, prestige and modern, commercial legal advice.

Job Description

You will work on a broad range of corporate matters, including:

  • Leading and supporting on strategic transactions such as share and business sales and purchases, joint ventures, reorganisations, shareholder agreements, investment agreements and fundraisings
  • Handling a mix of corporate and commercial work arising from the firm's close relationships with HNWIs, entrepreneurs and family offices
  • Playing an active role in the team's ongoing growth and business development efforts
  • Working closely within a supportive, close‑knit team while also handling matters independently when appropriate



The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate will have:

  • 5-8 years PQE (flexible for the right individual)
  • Experience gained in a well‑regarded corporate practice
  • Strong commercial awareness and the ability to manage a wide variety of clients and matters
  • An interest in business development and ideally some early‑stage contacts or a developing following
  • Experience working with HNWIs or family offices (helpful but not essential)



Personal Skills

  • Excellent communication and people skills
  • Strong drafting and negotiation ability
  • Ability to prioritise, work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • A collaborative mindset and comfort working in a flat team structure
  • High attention to detail and a strong academic background

What's on Offer

  • High‑quality, often high‑profile corporate matters within a respected boutique practice
  • A supportive team culture with genuine opportunities for business development and client ownership
Contact
Nick Barker
Quote job ref
JN-022026-6959326
Phone number
+442072692103

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Corporate
Sector
Business Services
Location
London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Nick Barker
Consultant phone
+442072692103
Job reference
JN-022026-6959326