CEO / Managing Partner – Private Equity-Backed Law Firm Venture
"New entrepreneurial opportunity to build and lead a next-generation legal services platform".
My client, a well-capitalised private equity sponsor, is launching a new law firm venture with an ambitious buy-and-build strategy. We are seeking an exceptional Law Firm CEO / Managing Partner candidate to lead the platform from inception, driving strategic growth, acquisition integration, client development, and firm culture. This is a rare opportunity for a commercially minded legal leader to create significant equity value while shaping a market-leading professional services business.
Who we're looking for:
- Partner or Equity Partner within a law firm.
- Strong background in Corporate, Employment, or Real Estate law.
- Proven commercial growth and entrepreneurial mindset.
- Established and transferrable client following
- Ambition to build, acquire, scale as appose to just doing the work!
- Credibility to engage with investors, acquisition targets, clients.
- Candidate Ideal location?: (London, Cardiff, Bristol, Brighton).
As CEO / Managing Partner, you will have responsibility for:
- Defining and executing the firm's growth strategy.
- Leading acquisition activity and post-deal integration.
- Building a high-performance culture and leadership team.
- Developing client relationships and revenue streams.
- Creating long-term value for shareholders, employees, and clients.
What Support / Access Will You Have?
- Commercial, Personable and Friendly growth-focused team of Investors
- Significant Resources and as much hands on support as requested).
- Recruitment Panel covering 10-15% of the UK Legal Recruitment Market.
*Prospects that are invited past pre-screen interviews may be asked to sign an NDA before starting a formal interview process. All communication is treated as private and confidential.