Partner (Regional) - Corporate Finance (M&A)

Location: London

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

Compensation: Strong base + transparent, uncapped commission structure

Monetise your network on a platform that supports consistent lower mid-market deal flow - without £1m+ fee pressure

This is an opportunity for an established M&A partner to join a well-built platform, without minimum fee thresholds or internal deal restrictions.

You’ll join a firm with strong brand support and a collaborative partner group.

Package & Benefits

• Strong base + uncapped commission linked to origination and delivery

• Transparent earnings model with clear upside

• Equity available over time (not required on entry)

• Access to internal deal flow and cross-referrals

• Highly collaborative, low-politics culture

• Full access to central execution, TS and debt advisory teams

Why this business

This is a scaling corporate finance platform looking to expand its reach through experienced partner hires.

Key differentiators:

• Focus on the lower mid-market (£10m-£25m EV sweet spot)

• Ability to monetise consistent lower mid-market deal flow, typically generating c.£300k+ success fees

• No pressure to pursue £1m+ fee mandates

• Centralised delivery support - no need to build a team from scratch

• Collaborative partner group with no internal competition for work

What you’ll be doing

• Drive deal origination across your regional network

• Leverage existing relationships to generate consistent deal flow

• Monetise your regional network within a centralised platform

• Collaborate with London-based teams on execution and delivery

• Contribute to the firm’s broader growth through regional coverage

What you’ll bring

• Established regional network with proven deal origination

• Strong track record of winning and delivering M&A mandates

• Typically operating at Partner level within a recognised firm

• Ability to generate consistent fee income from your network

• Credibility with business owners, investors and advisers

• Commercial, straightforward approach aligned to a collaborative culture

Who this suits

You’re an experienced M&A partner with a strong network, looking for a platform where you can continue to monetise your relationships without being pushed towards larger deal sizes or restricted by internal thresholds.

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