Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Work-mode: Hybrid (2 days per week in the London office – Tuesday & Thursday)
Location: Central London, United Kingdom
Salary: Up to £170,000 gross per annum (depending on experience) + bonus
Our client is a boutique commercial law firm based in the heart of London, known for its modern, relaxed, and non-bureaucratic culture. The firm supports a wide range of clients across the UK, with a strong London presence and established partnerships – including a long-standing collaboration with a leading accountancy practice. This provides a reliable pipeline of high-quality corporate and commercial work, along with a steady flow of referrals.
The firm combines technical excellence with a down-to-earth, entrepreneurial approach, making this an ideal environment for a Partner who values autonomy, flexibility, and genuine work-life balance.
We are seeking an experienced Corporate & Commercial Partner to lead and grow the firm’s corporate practice. The successful candidate will have proven experience at Partner level within a mid-tier or boutique law firm and will be comfortable working directly with clients while nurturing long-term commercial relationships.
You will work on a broad range of transactional and advisory matters, with full autonomy to shape the corporate offering and play a key role in the firm’s continued growth. The firm embraces flexibility, collaboration, and a focus on output rather than rigid structure - ideal for someone who excels in a relaxed, boutique setting.
Responsibilities
You will advise on a wide range of corporate and commercial matters, including:
- Joint ventures, shareholder agreements, and bespoke articles of association
- Equity and debt investment transactions (£1m–£5m typical, up to £16m+)
- M&A transactions, primarily for owner-managed businesses (£1m–£5m typical, up to £18m+)
- Corporate restructuring for sale, investment, or group reorganisation
- Institutional finance transactions (£3m–£5m) and private/B2B lending matters (£500k–£1m)
- Drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts, including:
- Terms & conditions
- Framework agreements
- SaaS and software licensing agreements
- Consultancy agreements, manufacturing and distribution agreements
- Agency and commission agreements
- High-level data protection and commercial settlements
- Develop and grow the corporate & commercial practice area
- Lead client relationships and drive business development initiatives
- Collaborate closely with colleagues in employment, commercial, and disputes
- Provide guidance and mentoring to junior lawyers where required
- Work seamlessly with the firm’s partner accountancy practice to deliver joined-up client solutions
Requirements
- UK-qualified Solicitor with a valid Practising Certificate
- Proven experience at Partner level within a mid-tier, boutique, or specialist commercial firm
- Strong technical background in corporate and commercial law
- Demonstrated experience advising on M&A, JV, investment, restructuring, and commercial matters
- Entrepreneurial outlook with strong relationship-building skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Comfortable operating with autonomy in a boutique, non-corporate environment
- Commercially minded with an interest in firm growth and client development
What’s on Offer
- Competitive base salary up to £170,000
- Bonus structure offering strong earning potential
- Hybrid working model – 2 days in the London office, remainder remote/flexible
- Partnership with a major accountancy practice, providing consistent client referrals
- Collegiate, close-knit team culture with genuine work-life balance
- Non-hierarchical, relaxed structure with minimal bureaucracy
- Private medical insurance
- Company pension
- Flexible working pattern with a focus on output
- Casual dress (except when meeting clients)
- Regular firm events and team collaboration