Head of Corporate

The award-winning team at Blackstone solicitors are looking for a Head of Corporate Law to play a strategic and operational leadership role in driving the firm’s corporate legal services. This includes managing a team of solicitors, supervising casework, overseeing the development and delivery of legal services to corporate clients, and maintaining and growing their own portfolio of clients.

This individual will be instrumental in enhancing the firm’s corporate law capabilities, ensuring service excellence, compliance, and the professional development of the team. They will play a key part in business development and will uphold and reflect the firm’s values and reputation for excellence in client service.

We are a reputable law firm based in Hale, Cheshire with a dedicated team of 50 plus staff members and growing, providing exceptional legal services to our clients.

You will report directly into the owner and Managing Director if the Business and will be part of the senior leadership team delivering the businesses growth strategies and ambitions.

• Lead and support a team of corporate solicitors and paralegals, including performance management, supervision, and mentorship.
• Oversee complex casework and provide technical guidance.
• Recruit, retain, and develop high-calibre legal talent within the team.
• Conduct regular team meetings, 121’s, encourage collaboration, and foster a positive working culture.

• Maintain and develop a portfolio of key corporate clients, delivering strategic legal advice across a range of corporate matters including M&A, joint ventures, shareholder agreements, restructures, and commercial contracts.
• Serve as the principal advisor for high-value or high-risk corporate matters.
• Actively contribute to the firm’s billing and financial performance through efficient case management and fee generation.
• Ensure the team follow the firms’ policies and procedures with weekly matte reviews to ensure consistency.
• Ensure the team bill regularly and chase the receipt of monies if not on account.
• Ensure consistent high levels of client service, responsiveness, and professionalism.

• Contribute to the overall strategic planning and growth of the Corporate Law department.
• Ensure all work is compliant with SRA requirements and firm policies, including risk management and quality assurance processes.
• Keep abreast of legal developments, industry trends, and evolving client needs

• Drive business development initiatives to grow the corporate client base working in collaboration with the Commercial Director.
• Represent the firm at industry events, networking opportunities, and with existing and prospective clients.
• Ensure all new enquiries are handling promptly and professionally by the team and work collaboratively with the Client Engagement Managers to maximise the conversion of new enquiries

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with a current practicing certificate. – Minimum 8+ years PQE in corporate law, ideally with leadership or senior management experience.

• Demonstrable success in managing complex corporate legal work and client portfolios.
• Proven experience in leading and mentoring legal teams.
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to contribute to strategic planning.
• Experience in business development and client acquisition.
• Track record of working in a high-performance, client-focused legal environment. o In-depth understanding of corporate law including mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and…