Partner - Corporate Finance (M&A)

Location: London

Working pattern: Hybrid (London office 1 day per week)

Earn significant upside as a partner by monetising lower mid-market deals - without the pressure to chase £1m+ fees

This is a rare opportunity to join a high-performing advisory firm offering autonomy, genuine collaboration, and a clear route to equity.

If you’re an established M&A dealmaker frustrated by increasing fee thresholds and internal pressure to move up-market, this platform is built for you.

Package & Benefits

• Strong base + uncapped commission linked to delivery
• Transparent earnings model aligned to origination and delivery
• Equity available over time (not required on entry)
• Access to internal deal flow and cross-referrals
• Highly collaborative, low-politics culture

Why This Business

This is a UK-headquartered, PE-backed advisory firm that has scaled its corporate finance team to c.40 professionals, with dedicated M&A, Transaction Services and Debt Advisory capabilities.

The firm has grown by backing proven operators - combining external partner hires with strong internal talent development.

Key differentiators:

• Focus on the mid-market (£10m-£25m EV sweet spot)
• No requirement to pursue £1m+ fee mandates
• Ability to monetise consistent £300k-£500k fee deals
• Strong inbound and cross-referral deal flow
• Collaborative partner group with no internal competition for deals

Transaction Services is growing at c.40% year-on-year, and the broader platform provides meaningful support to originating partners.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Originate and deliver mid-market M&A transactions
• Build or scale a sector specialism or client niche
• Generate meaningful annual fee income, supported by internal referrals
• Work closely with TS and Debt Advisory teams on integrated mandates

What You’ll Bring

• Proven track record of originating M&A deals
• Established network across owner-managed or PE-backed businesses
• Demonstrable fee generation capability
• Commercial credibility and a delivery-focused mindset
• Collaborative approach - no ego, no inflated pipelines

For a confidential conversation, please get in touch with Walker Lovell.