Corporate Lawyer

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading corporate team in Leeds, specializing in cross-border deals and corporate advisory. This role offers the chance to work closely with experienced partners and handle significant transactions across various sectors. With a focus on career progression and a commitment to work-life balance, this opportunity allows you to develop your skills in a supportive environment. Embrace a hybrid working model and enjoy comprehensive benefits, including a competitive salary and generous annual leave. Be part of an inclusive firm that values your unique contributions and fosters professional growth.

Benefits

Up to 35% bonus

Paid sabbatical (up to 4 weeks every 2-3 years)

Minimum 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Hybrid working environment

Workplace pension scheme with employer contributions

4x annual salary life cover

Access to BUPA healthcare

Qualifications

• Experience in M&A transactions and private equity.
• Strong understanding of corporate advisory practices.

Responsibilities

• Support national and international clients in cross-border deals.
• Work closely with Corporate Partners on various corporate matters.

Skills

M&A

Private equity

IPOs and ECM work

Corporate advisory

Job description

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Join Our Corporate Team in Leeds

Become part of the largest corporate team in Leeds, supporting national and international clients, with a focus on cross-border deals involving regions such as the US, Nordic countries, Germany, France, and Benelux. Our clients include private equity sponsors, their portfolio companies, large private groups, and publicly listed entities. We handle both buy-side and sell-side deals, collaborating with lawyers across various jurisdictions, primarily based in London, thanks to our UK site strategy that fosters global relationships.

Our team specializes in:

1. M&A (buy and sell side)
2. Private equity (sponsor and management)
3. IPOs and ECM work (company and broker/bank)
4. Public takeovers
5. General corporate advisory (group reorganizations, capital reductions, etc.)

Much of our work has an international component. Examples include:

• Advising NASDAQ-listed Stagwell Global on its acquisition of Consulum (value confidential)
• Advising Mattioli Woods Group PLC on its scheme of arrangement (£432 million)
• Advising Green Street on its purchase of Delinian (confidential)
• Advising on the sale of SSG to Aptean Inc. (confidential)
• Advising Endless and Management on the sale of Findel Education (confidential)
• Advising Voyage Care Limited on its acquisition of KDL Investments Limited (confidential)
• Advising La Compagnie des Desserts SAS on its purchase of Didier’s Patisserie Limited (confidential)
• Advising Renew Holdings PLC on its acquisition of Excalon Holdings (£26 million)
• Advising Avacta Group PLC on a £26 million placing

Find out more about joining our Corporate team here.

Work closely with our 8 Corporate Partners, gaining responsibility and experience across a broad spectrum of work. This is an excellent opportunity for career progression in a leading full-service firm outside London, where decisions are made locally and you can build a global network without office politics.

Our Award-Winning Sustainable Careers initiative includes FORGE, an 8-month blended learning programme aimed at aspiring partners, helping you develop leadership skills. For example, Mike O’Halloran, a Corporate Partner, participated in FORGE and became a partner in 2024.

We support your career development with hybrid and flexible working arrangements, promoting a healthy work-life balance. Walker Morris is a top 100 commercial law firm that values individuality and well-being, encouraging you to bring your full self to work and home.

Our chargeable hours target is 1,350 per year, allowing time for skill development as a well-rounded lawyer.

Benefits include:

• Salary £100k+
• Up to 35% bonus
• Paid sabbatical (up to 4 weeks every 2-3 years)
• Minimum 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, with buy/sell options
• Hybrid working environment
• Workplace pension scheme with employer contributions (5-7%)
• 4x annual salary life cover
• Access to BUPA healthcare with no excess

We are committed to being an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as everyone brings unique capabilities to our team.