Commercial Partner in Manchester

Job description

About the Job

We are pleased to present this unique opportunity to join a top-tier boutique law firm.

Commercial Partner – Manchester – Salary up to £180k

The Firm

An award-winning, values-driven law firm renowned for its client-centric approach and supportive culture is seeking an established Commercial Partner to join their Manchester office.

Join a team of senior professionals who’ve chosen to do things differently: client-focused, ego-free, and truly collaborative. With a focus placed on building long-term relationships, their culture is modern, commercial, and energising.

With a reputation for delivering innovative and business-critical solutions, the firm supports some of the most exciting and ambitious businesses.

This firm is redefining what it means to be a modern legal partner—combining deep commercial insight with a collaborative, people-first culture. With ambitious growth, a stellar client base, a strong pipeline in retail, e-commerce, and consumer-facing sectors, plus broader commercial work.

The Role

Whether you’re a seasoned Partner or a senior lawyer ready for the next step, this is a chance to build something exciting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advising on a wide range of commercial contracts, outsourcing projects, and technology-related matters.
• Working with a diverse client base, including international businesses and household names, to deliver innovative solutions.
• Leading on complex, high-value matters, providing strategic advice on business-critical issues.
• Building strong client relationships and contributing to business development initiatives.
• Taking initiative with BD and team leadership.

This role offers a unique blend of top-quality work and a supportive culture.

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven expertise in Commercial law.
• An established network and client base.
• Proven leadership and management experience.
• A strong track record of advising on complex commercial matters.
• Excellent client management and communication skills.
• A proactive and commercially-minded approach to problem-solving.
• The ability to work collaboratively within a team while managing their own workload.

The Benefits

• Salary up to £180k
• Competitive benefits package
• Generous bonus structure
• Generous annual leave package plus bank holidays and Christmas
• Company Pension
• Travel & Medical Insurance

Apply in the strictest of confidence

Dominika Holda, Recruitment Consultant (Corporate & Commercial)

Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 07376 640 525

E-mail: dominika.holda@williamjamesrecruitment.com

WILLIAM JAMES RECRUITMENT

William James Recruitment is the number one recruitment partner to law firms in the UK & internationally. We work with a variety of top-tier clients, including a range of legal 500 firms.

Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Manchester

Type of Contract

Casual / Part Time Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English