Job Description

CJCH Solicitors is a dynamic, award-winning law firm with offices across South Wales - including Cardiff, Swansea, Barry, Bridgend, Blackwood, and Caerphilly.

As part of our strategic expansion, we are seeking an experienced and commercially astute legal professional to build and lead a dedicated Corporate Law Department.

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity to establish a stand-alone Corporate division within a progressive and growing firm. You will be responsible not only for growing the department and handling complex matters, but also for overseeing its own profit and loss (P&L) function, with full commercial accountability.

The Role

As Head of Corporate, you will take full responsibility for setting up, leading, and growing the Corporate department. While CJCH currently services corporate clients through a network of consultants and generates regular instructions, we are looking to bring this function fully in-house under dedicated, permanent leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

Establish and lead the Corporate Department as a stand-alone business unit with P&L responsibility. Set the department's strategy, structure, and financial targets, with direct accountability for performance. Manage and supervise a caseload of high-value corporate matters, including M&A, restructuring, joint ventures, and shareholder agreements. Lead business development efforts and build a strong client base across local and national markets. Contribute to firm-wide strategic initiatives and play an active role in board-level planning and cross referral of work via CJCH's other service liens. Mentor junior lawyers as necessary and foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment. Represent the firm at professional events, industry panels, and networking forums.

What We are Looking For

A Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with 8+ years PQE in corporate law. Extensive experience in managing or building a corporate legal team or department. A strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen and leadership experience. Demonstrated success in client development, revenue growth, and operational oversight. Solid technical expertise across a full spectrum of corporate transactions. A following or established client base would be highly advantageous.

Location & Working Style

Primary base:

Cardiff HQ (private office and parking provided)

Hybrid working available:

A strong office presence is expected for team leadership; candidate to have autonomy of their flexible working.

Travel:

Occasional travel to other CJCH offices as needed

What We Offer

Starting salary above market and DoE Performance-based bonus scheme Defined career progression pathway with clear, measurable benchmarks tied to departmental performance and business growth 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave Private office and dedicated parking space at Cardiff HQ Company laptop, mobile phone, and full IT support for hybrid working A leadership role with autonomy, influence, and the opportunity to shape a core part of the firm
Join CJCH Solicitors at a pivotal moment in our development.

As Head of Corporate, you'll not only lead a critical area of the business but also benefit from a clearly defined career trajectory based on your results, impact, and leadership.

Ready to take the lead?

Apply today

by sending your CV to recruitment@cjch.co.uk

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 50,000.00-150,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

Cardiff CF10 4BY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Management: 1 year (required) PQE Corporate Law: 8 years (required)
Work Location: In person