Overview
Head of Corporate – 8+ years PQE – Leadership Role
Location: South Wales (Hybrid & Flexible)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £85,000 – £110,000+ depending on experience
Chadwick Nott is proud to be working with a dynamic and fast-growing law firm on a rare and high-impact opportunity for a senior corporate solicitor to establish and lead a dedicated Corporate Law Department. This is a strategic leadership role with full commercial accountability, offering autonomy, influence, and the chance to shape a core part of the firm’s future.
The Role
As Head of Corporate, you’ll be responsible for building a stand-alone corporate division from the ground up. This includes:
- Establishing and leading the Corporate Department as an independent business unit with full P&L responsibility
- Setting strategy, structure, and financial targets for the department
- Managing a caseload of high-value corporate matters including M&A, restructuring, joint ventures, and shareholder agreements
- Driving business development and expanding the firm’s corporate client base across regional and national markets
- Contributing to firm-wide strategic planning and cross-referral initiatives
- Mentoring junior lawyers and fostering a collaborative, high-performing team culture
- Representing the firm at industry events, panels, and networking forums
Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a solicitor with:
- 8+ years PQE in corporate law (England & Wales qualified)
- Proven experience in leading or building a corporate legal team or department
- Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking
- Demonstrated success in client development and operational oversight
- Technical expertise across a broad range of corporate transactions
- An existing client following or network would be highly advantageous
Working Arrangements
- The firm offers a hybrid working model with flexibility and autonomy. A strong office presence is expected for team leadership, with occasional travel to other offices across South Wales.
Benefits
This leadership role comes with a comprehensive package including:
- Starting salary above market rate, depending on experience
- Performance-based bonus scheme
- Defined career progression pathway tied to departmental growth
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave
- Private office and dedicated parking
- Company laptop, mobile phone, and full IT support for hybrid working
- Opportunities to shape strategy and contribute at board level
If you are interested in this opportunity or would like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:
oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761
Olivia Reed | LinkedIn
Chadwick Nott is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion across the legal profession. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background. Where a level of experience is indicated, this is intended as a guideline only.
*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*
Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time
Salary: £85000 – £110000 per annum
Location: Cardiff,
