Corporate Lawyer 2- 3 years PQE - Leeds

Think Legal Recruitment; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Benefits package

Career progression

Job summary

Think Legal Recruitment is helping a Leeds-based firm recruit a Corporate Solicitor with 2-3 years PQE. You will handle M&A, shareholder agreements, and corporate advisory work, while benefiting from a mentoring-focused, partner-led environment.

The role offers a hybrid working pattern, strong progression, and exposure to high-quality, regional and national transactions. A supportive team culture and clear development pathways are highlighted.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 2-3 years PQE in corporate/M&A.
• Strong technical foundation with an enthusiasm for corporate law.
• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied caseload of corporate transactions including mergers and acquisitions.
• Draft and negotiate shareholder agreements, joint ventures and corporate documents.
• Work with partners from inception through completion, gaining client exposure.

Skills

M&A exposure

2-3 PQE

Team player

Excellent communication

Deadline-driven

Job description

Corporate Solicitor | 2-3 PQE | Leeds

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a corporate solicitor with 2-3 years PQE to join a well-established and respected law firm in Leeds. This is a rare chance to work within a corporate team that offers exceptional mentoring, high-quality work and a clear pathway for career progression.

About the Firm

Our client is a leading regional law firm with a strong reputation across Yorkshire and beyond. Their corporate team is known for delivering commercially focused advice to a diverse client base, handling both regional and national transactions. With a high partner-to-solicitor ratio, you'll benefit from close supervision, regular client exposure and the opportunity to develop your technical skills in a supportive environment.

The Role

As a Corporate Solicitor with 2-3 years PQE, you'll work on a varied caseload of corporate transactions including:

• Mergers and acquisitions
• Company sales and purchases
• Management buy-outs and buy-ins
• Corporate reorganisations and restructuring
• Shareholder agreements and joint ventures
• General corporate advisory work

You'll work closely with partners on deals from inception through to completion, gaining valuable experience across different sectors and transaction types. The team structure means you'll receive hands-on training and mentoring from experienced partners while also being given increasing responsibility as you develop.

What They're Looking For

• Qualified solicitor with 2-3 years PQE in corporate/M&A
• Strong technical foundation with a genuine enthusiasm for corporate law
• Ability to manage your own workload and work to deadlines
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• Team player who thrives in a collaborative environment
• Ambition to develop your career within a quality practice

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary appropriate to your experience
• Genuine development opportunities within a partner-heavy team
• High-quality work with direct partner supervision and mentoring
• Varied caseload across different sectors and transaction types
• Supportive team culture with excellent work-life balance
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Clear progression pathway

This is an ideal opportunity for a corporate solicitor who wants to develop their expertise in a quality environment with strong mentorship and the chance to work closely with experienced partners. You'll be joining a firm that values its people and invests in long-term career development.