Corporate Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm is looking for an experienced Corporate Senior Lawyer to join their established team in Leeds. The role offers a hybrid working environment and a strong focus on career development, providing opportunities to work on significant cross-border transactions in a supportive setting. With a competitive salary and excellent benefits, this position is ideal for ambitious lawyers seeking to advance their careers without the politics of multi-office firms.

Benefits

Up to 35% bonus

Paid sabbatical – up to 4 weeks every 2 or 3 years

25+ days holiday (option to buy/sell up to 5 more)

Private healthcare with no excess or compulsory payments

Pension contributions of 5% (7% at Director level)

Qualifications

• Experienced Corporate lawyer at senior associate or Director level.
• Proven track record in M&A and private equity transactions.
• Ability to manage high-value cross-border deals.

Responsibilities

• Lead M&A transactions, both buy-side and sell-side.
• Advise on private equity transactions and IPOs.
• Provide corporate advisory support for public takeovers.

Skills

Corporate law

M&A

Private equity

Public takeovers

Corporate advisory

Job description

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Corporate Senior Lawyer – Leeds-Based Opportunity

Hybrid & Flexible Working

Our Client looking for an experienced Corporate lawyer to join a large, well-established team in Leeds either senior associate level or Director. You’ll work with a wide range of national and international clients across high-value, often cross-border deals – particularly involving the US, Nordic region, Germany, France, and Benelux.

What you’ll be working on:

• M&A (both buy-side and sell-side)
• Private equity transactions (for sponsors and management)
• IPOs and equity capital markets work
• Public takeovers and day-to-day corporate advisory matters (like group reorganisations and capital reductions)

You’ll regularly work alongside lawyers in other jurisdictions and be exposed to top-quality work that spans across industries and borders.

Why consider this role?

You’ll work alongside senior lawyers and have the opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility from the start. This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to develop in a high-performing, single-office environment – free from the politics of a multi-office setup – while still building a global network and handling complex work.

There’s a strong focus on long-term career development, with leadership training available for those aiming to take the next step in their career.

What’s on offer:

• £100k+ salary at Director level
• Up to 35% bonus
• Hybrid working – balance your time between home and office
• Manageable chargeable hours target – 1,350 hours
• Paid sabbatical – up to 4 weeks every 2 or 3 years
• 25+ days holiday (option to buy/sell up to 5 more)
• Private healthcare with no excess or compulsory payments
• Pension contributions of 5% (7% at Director level)

If you’re looking to work on major deals in a supportive and forward-thinking environment with fantastic benefits and competitive salary – Apply today!