Shape and lead a corporate department with a clear path to Board levelInherit an existing flow of quality work with the opportunity to grow your own client baseJoin a modern, well-run Legal 500 firm with a down-to-earth cultureThis is an exciting opportunity for a 5-8 PQE Corporate Solicitor to take a leading role within a highly regarded regional firm as Head of Corporate. You’ll initially join as an Associate Director, with a seat on the management team, and a clear, realistic path to Board level once you’ve settled in and proven your impact.You’ll take the reins from the outgoing senior lawyer and steady the ship, laying the groundwork to scale the department just as the private client and family teams have already done.There’s already a healthy flow of transactional work coming in – especially from Harrogate and York – and you’ll also have the opportunity to lean on a well-established network in the tech sector and build new commercial relationships of your own.This role would suit someone currently at a mid-sized firm with broad transactional experience, strong commercial instincts and a natural flair for BD and leadership.Who we’re looking for

A corporate solicitor with 5–8 years PQEExperienced in a broad range of transactional work, ideally including MandA, restructuring, commercial contracts and tech sector clientsConfident in managing files and supervising junior lawyers (currently an NQ in the team)Gravitas and vision to lead and grow a teamProven track record in BD, networking or growing a client baseA confident, people-first personality that fits a professional yet approachable cultureSalary and benefits

Negotiable departmental profit-share bonus (potential to earn a % of what the team bills over target)Flexible working hours, with the option to bank extra hours for up to one additional day per quarterHybrid working – three+ days a week in Harrogate with flexibility to travel to York or LeedsFive weeks annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with length of service)Holiday buy schemeEnhanced pension, death in service and healthcare benefitsAccess to Champion Health and Westfield HealthReduced legal fees for staff and familyCycle to work scheme and season ticket loansMonthly team socials and a transparent, inclusive cultureA real opportunity to progress to Board level in a Legal 500 firm with strong financial footing.Want to learn more?

If you’re a corporate lawyer ready to take on a career-defining leadership opportunity, contact Duane Cormell at

duane.cormell@realmrecruit.com

or call 03300 245 606 for a confidential chat.

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