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Corporate Partner Newcastle

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Legal
  • Liverpool

AI generated summary

  • You should attract new clients, deliver high-quality advice, support the team, and possess relevant experience, skills, and a strong network. Partners and non-partners are welcome to apply.
  • You will attract new clients, deliver high-quality commercial advice, and support the team in meeting client needs to drive growth and seize expansion opportunities.

Requirements

  • The ideal candidate will contribute to the team's growth by attracting new clients, providing high-quality, commercially focused advice, and supporting the existing team in meeting client needs.
  • If you possess the experience, skills, and network that could benefit Weightmans, we are keen to engage with you.
  • We would consider candidates with the requisite skills and potential that are not currently partners.

Responsibilities

  • Weightmans Newcastle is looking to add a Partner to their thriving corporate team.
  • The ideal candidate will contribute to the team's growth by attracting new clients, providing high-quality, commercially focused advice, and supporting the existing team in meeting client needs.
  • The firm's focus lies in seizing opportunities for expansion, and this new addition will play a crucial role in sustaining their growth plans.

FAQs

What is the role of the Corporate Partner Newcastle?

The Corporate Partner will join the thriving corporate team at Weightmans Newcastle, contributing to growth by attracting new clients and providing high-quality, commercially focused advice.

What experience is required for this position?

The ideal candidate should possess relevant experience, skills, and a network beneficial to Weightmans. They are also open to candidates who are not currently partners but have the requisite skills and potential.

Is there room for part-time or job share arrangements?

Yes, Weightmans is open to part-time and job share applicants.

What are the qualifications for applying?

While specific qualifications aren't outlined, experience or PQE references serve as guidelines. The firm welcomes applicants from all backgrounds who can demonstrate they meet the role's requirements.

What benefits does Weightmans offer?

Weightmans offers a variety of benefits, including 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, hybrid working, healthcare cover, a pension plan, life insurance, an employee assistance program, and discounted gym and dental memberships.

Is there support for healthcare?

Yes, Weightmans provides healthcare cover through Medicash.

Are there opportunities for professional development?

Yes, Weightmans is dedicated to fostering talent at all levels and encourages continuous development.

How does Weightmans ensure diversity and inclusion?

Weightmans promotes a culture of equality and diversity, encouraging applications from people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, and disabilities.

What recognition has Weightmans received?

Weightmans has been recognized as a leading employer for 18 consecutive years at Britain's Top Employers awards, ranking 5th overall in the 2025 awards and achieving top positions in Chambers UK.

What is the recruitment process for this role?

Candidates will be subject to standard background checking processes, and any employment offer will be contingent upon successful completion of those checks.

Is there a strict application process?

Yes, Weightmans encourages direct applications and has a preferred supplier list (PSL) for recruitment agencies, rejecting speculative submissions.

Helping businesses and people with all their legal needs

Law
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1827
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Weightmans is a leading UK law firm providing a full range of legal services to businesses, government bodies, and individuals. Their ultimate mission is to deliver innovative and practical legal solutions that meet clients' diverse needs and exceed expectations. The firm's purpose revolves around fostering long-term client relationships built on trust and delivering strategic advice and support that helps clients navigate legal challenges effectively. Weightmans aims to uphold high standards of integrity and professionalism while contributing positively to the communities they serve through pro bono work and social responsibility initiatives.

Benefits

  • Our benefits package

    28 days holiday Flexibility and hybrid working: Dividing work time between home and office to give flexibility and work/life balance (for most roles but a small number cannot be performed at home) Healthcare cover: individual healthcare cover with the option to add partners and children at your expense Pension plan: we will match your contributions up to a maximum of 4% during your first two years of service, and up to a maximum of 6% thereafter Life insurance: 4 x salary Travel loan scheme: allows you to purchase an annual pass and have the money deducted from your net wages each month Employee care scheme: a confidential, external 24hr helpline Discounted gym membership Dental scheme: the dental scheme is an employee-funded scheme that will allow you to re-claim against any dental expenses that you incur. Cycle to work scheme: the cycle to work scheme is a government initiative, which aims to make cycling a more attractive way of commuting to work. Employees can take advantage of significant savings and all the benefits that cycling has to offer. Offers & discounts: great offers and discounts for all employees. We have some national offers, which can be used across all offices and some which are specifically designed for individual offices. * Subject to role and business requirements We also operate an Employee Recognition Scheme that encourages an environment of recognition through peer to peer nominations and a culture of celebrating success.