Senior Corporate Lawyer (5+ PQE)

Role: Corporate Associate (5+ PQE)

Location: Leeds City Centre

Hybrid Working- 2 Days in central Leeds Office.

Corporate / M&A High quality transactional work

This is an excellent opportunity for a Corporate Lawyer to join a strong, well regarded corporate team advising a diverse client base on a broad range of corporate finance matters.

The role offers real responsibility, exposure to varied and high quality transactions, and the chance to work closely with experienced partners on deals from start to finish. This mid market opportunity offers a genuine opportunity for progression within the firm to partnership should this be an aspiration.

The Role

• Advising on mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and private equity transactions.
• Managing matters from inception through to completion.
• Working directly with clients to deliver clear, commercial advice.
• Running multiple matters efficiently in line with client expectations and deal timelines.
• Supporting business development through events, articles, seminars and client engagement.
• Continuing to develop your technical and commercial skills with structured support and training.

About you

• Qualified solicitor with solid experience in general corporate and transactional work.
• Strong drafting skills and a pragmatic, solutions focused approach.
• Commercially minded with the confidence to handle responsibility.
• Up to date with key legal developments and keen to work on complex, interesting deals.
• A strong communicator and team player who builds relationships easily.

Why consider it?

• High quality corporate finance work across a broad client base.
• Genuine scope for development and progression.
• Supportive team environment with hands on partner exposure.
• Opportunity to get involved beyond fee earning, including BD and profile building.
• Depending on PQE the candidate could join as Legal Director