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Corporate Partner - Leading Commercial North East Firm - Progression Opportunity

qed legal
Posted 5 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland NE19 2BG, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A leading commercial law firm in Newcastle is seeking a Corporate Partner with a highly competitive salary and a full partnership package.
  • The ideal candidate should be a senior corporate lawyer with significant experience in transactional and advisory corporate work, ideally at the partner level or a strong legal director/senior associate ready for promotion.
  • The firm is well-established with a strong reputation in the North East market, focusing on owner-managed businesses, SMEs, and mid-market transactions.
  • Candidates will benefit from an existing client base and a collaborative team environment, with opportunities to develop their own practice.
  • This role offers genuine long-term career security and the chance to contribute to a thriving client base, making it an excellent opportunity for those ready for the next step in their career.
Corporate Partner – Leading Commercial Law Firm Location: Newcastle/ Flexible WorkingType: Partner AppointmentSalary: Highly Competitive + Full Partnership PackageI am currently instructed on a unique and confidential opportunity for a senior corporate lawyer to join a prominent and well-established commercial law firm as a Corporate Partner.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced corporate solicitor—either an established partner or a senior associate ready for partnership—to step into a role where there is already a strong, stable base of high-quality corporate work.The Firm This firm is consistently recognised for the strength of its commercial offering, with a long-standing reputation for excellence in the North East market and beyond. With a full-service model and a particularly strong focus on owner-managed businesses, SMEs, and mid-market transactions, the firm has developed deep and lasting client relationships across a broad range of sectors.The Role You will be joining a collaborative and highly capable team of commercial lawyers and be well-positioned to advise on:
  • M&A and disposals
  • Private equity and venture capital
  • Corporate restructuring
  • Shareholder agreements and governance
  • General corporate advisory work
You will benefit from existing institutional clients and an active pipeline of work, with the support of experienced colleagues and a full-service infrastructure. There is an immediate need for a partner-level hire to support growth in demand from both new and longstanding clients.The Ideal Candidate
  • A senior corporate lawyer with significant experience in transactional and advisory corporate work
  • Ideally already operating at partner level, or a strong legal director / senior associate with a demonstrable business case for promotion
  • A following is welcome but not essential—what matters most is your ability to contribute to a thriving client base and to strengthen existing relationships
  • Commercially focused, collaborative, and ambitious
Why Consider This Opportunity?
  • A rare chance to join a firm with real depth of client loyalty and a strong commercial platform
  • Full access to high-quality work with existing clients
  • Support to develop your own practice, in an environment that values personal ambition and team success equally
  • Genuine long-term career security, with clear support from a progressive leadership team
All enquiries will be handled in the strictest confidence. If you are considering your next move at partner level, or are ready to step up and be part of a successful and collegiate commercial practice - I’d be delighted to speak with you.For more information please contact Beth Livings at QED Legal.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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