Corporate Director or Partner – Sheffield
About the team
Freeths’ highly rated and award-winning team of over 70 corporate lawyers have extensive experience of advising businesses ranging from entrepreneurs, SMEs, financial institutions to FTSE 100. Operating from 13 UK locations the team provide advice and guidance on mergers and acquisitions, disposals, fundraising, private equity, equity capital markets, due diligence, joint ventures, shareholder arrangements, reorganisations and demergers, corporate structures and governance.
The Corporate team in Sheffield is led by Peter Crawford, who is listed as a Recommended Lawyer and a Leading Partner in The Legal 500 (2025 edition) in Corporate and Commercial Law. Peter has significant experience of company acquisitions and disposals, fund-raises and restructurings. He acts for a wide portfolio of clients, from high-growth University spin-outs to multi-nationals.
Lisa Wallis is another leading figure within the Sheffield based team and is also listed as a Recommended Lawyer and Next Generation Partner in The Legal 500 (2025 edition) in Corporate and Commercial. Lisa’s client’s range across a number of sectors including manufacturing, engineering and tech.
The team, therefore, offers a unique blend of top-level national legal expertise and an international reach, provided through a well-regarded local platform.
About the Role
The Sheffield Corporate team now have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to join their senior management as a Director or Partner. The team sees this appointment as key to driving the next phase of its growth.Ideally candidates would have an existing following – but someone who has a clear plan as to how they would help create future growth would also be considered.
Candidates with at least 7+ PQE are invited to apply. You will be involved in the whole range of corporate work including mergers and acquisitions, shareholders’ agreements, corporate restructurings, joint ventures and private equity. The team work seamlessly across our offices, and you will be a good team player, with a strong track record in nurturing and developing talent.
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Skills Required
- At least 7 years' post-qualification experience (PQE)
- Experience across corporate work, including mergers and acquisitions, shareholder agreements, restructurings, joint ventures, and private equity
- Strong track record in nurturing and developing talent
- Existing client following
- Clear plan for creating future business growth
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
What We Do
Freeths is a leading, full-service UK law firm with a national network of 12 offices and more than 1,300 colleagues. It delivers legal services and practical advice to clients across a broad range of matters, while also working with more than 200 public-sector bodies, including schools, education providers, and NHS trusts. The firm emphasizes smart, bold, collaborative, inclusive, and responsible service.
