Corporate Partner - Leading Commercial Firm

Corporate Partner – Leading Commercial Law Firm

Location: Newcastle/ Flexible Working

Type: Partner Appointment

Salary: Highly Competitive + Full Partnership Package

I 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.

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.

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.

• 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

• 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.