Partner (Regional) – Corporate Finance (M&A)

Company: Walker Lovell
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Location: Greater London
Job Description:

Partner (Regional) – Corporate Finance (M&A)

Location: London (with regional coverage)

Travel: Regional travel required

Working pattern: Hybrid (London office 1 day per week)

Compensation: Strong base + transparent, uncapped commission structure

Monetise your regional network on a platform that supports consistent lower mid-market deal flow – without £1m+ fee pressure

This is an opportunity for an established M&A partner to leverage an existing regional network within a well-built platform, without minimum fee thresholds or internal deal restrictions.

You’ll remain regionally focused, with full access to centralised execution, brand support and a collaborative partner group.

Package & Benefits

  • Strong base + uncapped commission linked to origination and delivery
  • Transparent earnings model with clear upside
  • Equity available over time (not required on entry)
  • Access to internal deal flow and cross-referrals
  • Highly collaborative, low-politics culture
  • Full access to central execution, TS and debt advisory teams

Why this business

This is a scaling corporate finance platform looking to expand its regional reach through experienced partner hires.

Rather than building regional offices, the strategy is to back proven individuals with strong local networks and provide the infrastructure to monetise those relationships effectively.

Key differentiators:

  • Focus on thelower mid-market (£10m-£25m EV sweet spot)
  • Ability to monetise consistent lower mid-market deal flow, typically generating c.£300k+ success fees
  • No pressure to pursue £1m+ fee mandates
  • Centralised delivery support – no need to build a team from scratch
  • Collaborative partner group with no internal competition for work

What you’ll be doing

  • Drive deal origination across your regional network
  • Leverage existing relationships to generate consistent deal flow
  • Monetise your regional network within a centralised platform
  • Collaborate with London-based teams on execution and delivery
  • Contribute to the firm’s broader growth through regional coverage

What you’ll bring

  • Established regional network with proven deal origination
  • Strong track record of winning and delivering M&A mandates
  • Typically operating at Partner level within a recognised firm
  • Ability to generate consistent fee income from your network
  • Credibility with business owners, investors and advisers

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Posted: March 27th, 2026