Corporate & Commercial Partner

Company: Oculus Legal Group
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Location: Leicestershire
Job Description:

Partner & Head of Corporate & Commercial – Nottingham

£120,000 – £130,000 + bonus

I’m working on a standout opportunity with a leading national, multi-office law firm, looking to appoint a Partner & Head of Department to lead and grow its highly regarded Corporate & Commercial team in Nottingham.

This is a genuine leadership role, offering the platform to shape strategy, drive growth, and work alongside an established and high-performing team across multiple offices.

The role:

You will take full responsibility for the Corporate & Commercial function, leading a team of five lawyers while maintaining a strong personal practice.

You’ll play a key role in:

• Leading, mentoring, and developing the team

• Driving recruitment, growth, and succession planning

• Overseeing quality, delivery, and client service

• Contributing to strategic decision-making

• Collaborating with senior leadership across the firm

Alongside this, you will continue to advise on high-quality corporate and commercial matters.

Work highlights include:

• Complex commercial contracts (agency, distribution, IT, outsourcing, supply)

• Full M&A lifecycle, including due diligence and negotiations

• Advising on tax-efficient deal structures

• High-value, strategic client work

About you:

• Experienced Corporate & Commercial Partner

• Strong leadership and team management background

• Proven business development and client relationship skills

• Commercially minded with a focus on growth

• Comfortable operating at a strategic level

What’s on offer:

• £120,000 – £130,000 salary + bonus

• 30 days holiday + bank holidays

• Extra leave for your birthday, Christmas Eve, and New Year’s Eve

• Private healthcare + cashback plan

• Enhanced pension and life assurance

• Enhanced parental leave

• Wellbeing initiatives and volunteer days

• Social events and recognition schemes

• EV, cycle to work, and tech schemes

• Employee assistance programme

• Discounted legal services

If you’re looking for a role where you can lead, influence, and grow within a top-tier Corporate & Commercial team, I’d love to speak with you.

Ellie Marshall

ellie.marshall@oculuslegalgroup.com

07383 821952

Posted: April 3rd, 2026