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Corporate Solicitor (7+ PQE) Job Title: Corporate Solicitor Succession to Head of Corporate Department Location: London (Hybrid, In-Office For First 6 Weeks) Salary: Up to 170,000 DOE + Discretionary Bonus Contract: Full-Time, Permanent About the Role: We are seeking an ambitious Corporate Solicitor Head of Corporate Department to take full ownership of a high-performing corporate practice. This is a rare opportunity to lead, rebuild, and grow a corporate team with autonomy, managing a substantial caseload and driving the departments expansion. As Corporate Solicitor Head of Corporate Department , you will handle complex corporate transactions including mergers and acquisitions (M&A), joint ventures, corporate governance, PSC/ROA filings, and advising on corporate structures, including offshore entities. You will inherit existing work, manage transactional matters independently, and recruit junior support as the department grows. Key Responsibilities: Run the corporate department independently, taking ownership of all processes and files. Lead, recruit, and build a small corporate team (junior solicitor or paralegal support). Manage complex corporate transactions, including M&A, joint ventures, corporate restructuring, and offshore matters. Provide legal opinions and strategic advice on corporate governance and structures. Drive business development through networking and relationship-building, growing the department organically. Act autonomously with minimal supervision, ensuring client satisfaction and quality service. Candidate Profile: 7+ years PQE in corporate law, with strong transactional expertise. Proven experience in M&A, joint ventures, corporate structures, and advisory work. Comfortable with offshore structures (e.g., Channel Islands) and complex corporate matters. Strong leadership potential with tenacity to grow and develop a department. Proactive business development skills and ability to build client relationships. Adaptable, collaborative, and culturally aligned with a friendly, open-plan team environment. Experience from a reputable boutique, mid-sized, or larger commercial firm preferred; prior exposure to high-net-worth clients advantageous. Ability to start full-time in-office for onboarding (approx. six weeks), then hybrid thereafter. Whats On Offer: Leadership role with autonomy to run and grow a corporate department. Competitive salary plus discretionary bonus. Flexible hybrid working after initial integration period. Opportunity to recruit and build a high-performing corporate team. Supportive and sociable team culture with a collaborative, family-style ethos. Apply Now: If you are a driven Corporate Solicitor Head of Corporate Department looking to take ownership of a high-level corporate practice and lead a growing team, submit your CV and covering letter today. TPBN1_UKTJ