Corporate Solicitor

Role Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Corporate Associate to join a fast-growing and highly regarded corporate team in Leeds. This role offers exposure to a broad range of high-quality corporate transactions, with a particular focus on mergers and acquisitions. The successful candidate will join a nationally recognised team advising a diverse client base on a wide range of corporate matters. This position would suit an ambitious lawyer looking to accelerate their career development while working on complex and high-value transactions alongside experienced corporate specialists. The role offers early client exposure and the opportunity to take on increasing levels of responsibility from the outset.

Candidate Profile / Experience Needed

Applications are welcomed from qualified Solicitors with between 2 and 4 years' PQE and experience in corporate law, particularly M&A transactions. Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Experience advising on mergers, acquisitions and corporate transactions
• Strong technical legal skills and commercial awareness
• The ability to manage workstreams independently while contributing effectively as part of a wider team
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• Strong drafting and negotiation abilities
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Experience providing pragmatic and commercially focused advice
• An understanding of client needs and expectations
• A proactive approach and willingness to learn
• Flexibility and the ability to work to transaction deadlines when required

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will have involvement in:

• Supporting and leading on mergers, acquisitions and disposal transactions
• Advising on the acquisition and disposal of businesses, assets and shares
• Assisting with public company transactions, including IPOs and equity fundraisings
• Managing and supporting due diligence exercises, data room reviews and disclosure processes
• Preparing and finalising disclosure letters and supporting documentation
• Assisting with investment documentation on private equity-backed transactions
• Drafting and negotiating ancillary transaction documents
• Advising on wider corporate matters including restructurings, shareholders' agreements, joint ventures and LLP agreements
• Supporting business development initiatives, pitches and tenders
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Working closely with colleagues across a national corporate practice on a variety of complex matters

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join a rapidly growing corporate team
• High-quality M&A and transactional work
• Exposure to a national client base and cross-office matters
• Early client contact and responsibility
• Clear opportunities for progression and career development
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Broad exposure to M&A, private equity, equity capital markets and corporate advisory work

Apply Now

This is an excellent opportunity for a Corporate Solicitor looking to develop their career within a growing and ambitious corporate team handling high-quality transactional work. To be considered for this opportunity, please apply with an up-to-date CV.