Corporate Lawyer 5 PQE+

Haggerty Jaques; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Leeds is seeking a skilled Corporate Lawyer with a minimum of 5 years' PQE to handle diverse legal matters and build client relationships. The role offers a collaborative work environment with the opportunity to manage complex transactions and engage in business development. Ideal candidates will have experience in corporate law, including mergers and acquisitions and private equity.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working environment

Supportive culture

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' PQE required.
• Experience in corporate law matters like M&A, private equity, and joint ventures is preferred.
• Proactive approach to handling complex matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage small deals and assist with complex high-value transactions.
• Build long-term relationships with clients.
• Contribute to business development activities.

Skills

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)

Private Equity

Joint Ventures

Corporate Governance

Strong Communication

Job description

CORPORATE LAWYER 5 PQE +

LEEDS (WITH HYBRID WORKING)

COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS

Haggerty Jaques is pleased to represent a leading law firm in its search for a Corporate lawyer to join its highly regarded Corporate team in Leeds. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven and experienced lawyer to take the next step in their career with a firm that offers both exceptional client exposure and a collaborative, forward-thinking working environment.

The Role

As a Corporate lawyer within this team, you can expect to have a good blend of direct client contact and responsibility for your own smaller deals alongside working closely with senior lawyers on high-value and more complex matters.

This role provides exposure to a diverse client base, including both private companies and PLCs in the UK and internationally. Although based in Leeds, the team has worked on multiple multijurisdictional deals, so you can expect cross-border transactions to be a key feature of this role.

You’ll be encouraged to build long-term relationships with clients and to contribute to business development activities. Collaboration is central to the firm’s approach, and you will regularly work alongside other teams to share knowledge, expertise, and opportunities.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team that has consistently been one of the most active dealmakers in the region, with deals exceeding £100 million. The firm’s focus on supporting businesses through all stages of growth results in a varied and rewarding workload.

The Ideal Candidate

We are seeking applications from candidates with a minimum of 5 years' PQE, ideally with broad experience across corporate law matters such as mergers and acquisitions (M&A), private equity, buyouts, joint ventures, reorganisations, and corporate governance. You will be a technical specialist with a strong track record of handling complex matters and a proactive approach to your work.

What You’ll Get in Return

The firm promotes a supportive and flexible working environment, with a good balance of office-based and remote work.

This firm is known for its people-focused culture and has a strong reputation as an employer of choice.

Any PQE levels referred to in our adverts are shown purely as an indication and do not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE.