Corporate Associate

SaccoMann; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Leeds is seeking a Corporate Solicitor with 1-4 years PQE. You will handle a variety of corporate transactions including M&A and joint ventures, draft key corporate documents, and manage legal due diligence. The firm offers a competitive salary, a supportive culture, and clear development paths for career progression. This role is a great opportunity for professionals eager to develop their skills in a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Strong salary and benefits

Long-term career development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• 1–4 years’ PQE in corporate law or related transactional area.
• Genuine enthusiasm for corporate work.

Responsibilities

• Advising on M&A, private equity, and joint ventures.
• Drafting and negotiating corporate documents.
• Managing legal due diligence processes.
• Supporting senior lawyers on complex matters.
• Building strong client relationships.
• Contributing to business development initiatives.

Skills

Strong technical skills

Commercial awareness

Client relationship building

Negotiation

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Corporate Associate | 1-4 PQE | Leeds | Competitive Package

Ready to take the next step in your corporate legal career at a top 100 firm with national reach and a genuinely supportive culture?

We’re working with a leading national law firm, known for its dynamic and collaborative corporate team, who are looking to recruit a Corporate Solicitor (1–4 years’ PQE) to join their busy and growing department. If you’re keen to be part of a firm where you’ll be supported to thrive, challenged to develop your skills, and given increasing responsibility, this could be the perfect next step. You’ll play an integral role in major transactions and strategic projects, advising an impressive mix of clients across M&A, private equity, and joint ventures.

What’s in it for you?

• Platform for success: work in a team that values ambition and talent, giving you early exposure to complex deals and regular partner contact
• Clear path for growth: long-term career development and genuine progression opportunities
• Competitive Package: strong salary and benefits offering
• Supportive Culture: an environment that balances challenge with support, collaboration, and wellbeing

The role:

As a Corporate Solicitor, you’ll work alongside experienced partners and senior lawyers, advising clients on a wide range of complex and high-value transactions. The Corporate team regularly handles M&A (buy‑side and sell‑side), private equity transactions (for both sponsors and management), IPOs and ECM work involving companies and banks/brokers, public takeovers, and general corporate advisory matters such as group reorganisations and capital reductions. Much of this work has an international dimension, offering exposure to cross‑border deals and global clients. You’ll be encouraged to take ownership of your work and play a meaningful role in the team’s ongoing success.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising on a range of corporate transactions, including M&A, private equity, and joint ventures
• Drafting, negotiating, and reviewing key corporate documents such as SPAs, shareholder agreements, and ancillary documents
• Conducting and managing legal due diligence processes
• Supporting senior lawyers and partners on complex matters while running your own transactions (as appropriate to your level of PQE)
• Building strong client relationships and delivering commercially focused advice
• Contributing to business development initiatives including pitches, proposals, and networking

About you

• A qualified Solicitor with 1–4 years’ PQE in corporate law (or a closely related transactional area)
• Strong technical skills, commercial awareness, and a genuine enthusiasm for corporate work

If you are interested in learning more about this Corporate Solicitor opportunity, please reach out to Sophie Linley on 0113 236 6711.