This is a pivotal role for a senior commercial lawyer to head up and drive this department forward. Whilst a following is of course desirable, it is not a pre requisite for the position. What is far more important is the appointment of someone who can not only demonstrate the requisite technical expertise but also a flair for business development and management skills in working closely with the existing members of the team. Drive and ambition to succeed are key. The candidate who demonstrates these qualities will be fast tracked to the firm's highly profitable partnership. The role may be the perfect fit for a senior associate who has hit a glass ceiling in their current position and who just needs the opportunity to show that they are capable of moving to the next level. Equally it may suit someone looking to move out of the City for quality of life reasons… the firm is situated in one of the most beautiful parts of the country and whilst the quality of work is second to none the partnership also has a keen awareness of the need for a work life balance.