Corporate Lawyer

Elevate Flexible Legal Resourcing; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services provider is seeking talented Corporate Lawyers for secondment and interim contract roles in the UK. Remote work is available with a requirement to be onsite 2–3 days a week in London. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years PQE in corporate law, along with strong experience in mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and high-value transactions. This is an excellent opportunity for lawyers looking to expand their careers in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in M&A and corporate restructuring.
• Ability to draft and negotiate shareholder agreements and SPAs.
• Confident advising senior stakeholders and managing complex deals.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate transactional documents for M&A.
• Support internal teams on strategic projects.
• Ensure smooth execution of deals and provide pragmatic solutions.

Skills

Mergers and acquisitions

Corporate governance

High-value transactions

Negotiation skills

Education

Qualified solicitor with 3+ years PQE in corporate law

Job description

Elevate Flexible Legal Resourcing is seeking talented Corporate Lawyers for secondment and interim contract roles with law firms and corporate clients starting January 2026 onwards.

Perfect for lawyers with experience in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), high-value transactions, and corporate governance.

Location: Remote (with flexibility to work 2–3 days onsite in England, primarily London)

Start Date: January 2026 onwards

Contract: Various durations

Requirements

• Qualified solicitor with 3+ years PQE in corporate law.
• Strong experience in M&A, joint ventures, corporate restructuring, and high-value transactions.
• Ability to draft and negotiate shareholder agreements, SPAs, and ancillary documents.
• Confident advising senior stakeholders and managing complex deals.
• Advise on corporate transactions and governance matters.
• Draft and negotiate transactional documents for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and restructuring.
• Support internal teams and law firm partners on strategic projects.
• Ensure smooth execution of deals and provide pragmatic solutions.

About Elevate

Elevate is a global expert‑led, software‑powered legal services company providing consulting, technology, and managed services to law departments and law firms. Headquartered in Los Angeles, our 1,600+ professionals, including lawyers, consultants, technologists, and project managers, support clients across the US, UK, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

ElevateFlex, our flexible resourcing arm, connects exceptional legal talent with leading law firms and corporate legal teams for secondments, interim contracts, and project‑based roles. We are proud to be ranked Band 1 in Chambers Global Flexible Legal Resourcing.

Our Vision: A world where legal and business teams achieve incredible outcomes, together.

Our Commitment: Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of ElevateFlex. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and empower our people to bring their whole selves to work.

Join Elevate and help us change the legal business landscape.

Learn more at elevateservices.com