Corporate Lawyer (Senior Associate) - Leading Firm

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Associate Corporate Lawyer to join their dynamic team in Leeds. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on M&A processes, venture capital, and corporate governance, serving a diverse client base from startups to multinationals. The firm values collaboration and provides a flexible hybrid working environment, alongside a competitive salary and benefits package. If you're a qualified lawyer with a passion for corporate law and a desire for career growth, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Attractive salary and benefits package

Flexible hybrid working

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with over 5 years of post-qualification experience.
• Expertise in M&A processes and corporate governance.

Responsibilities

• Handle M&A work, investment, and corporate governance.
• Draft legal documents and manage client communications.

Skills

M&A processes

Venture capital experience

Private equity investment

Corporate governance

Intellectual property law

Legal due diligence

Drafting shareholder agreements

Client communication

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified lawyer (5+ years PQE)

Job description

Job Title:

Corporate Lawyer (Senior Associate) - Leading Firm, Leeds, West Yorkshire

Client:

CPL

Location:

Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU Work Permit Required:

Yes

Job Views:

2

Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

Job Description:

The Opportunity: CPL is actively recruiting for an experienced Corporate Lawyer (Senior Associate) to join an industry-leading legal firm with offices in Belfast City. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced lawyer to join the firm's specialist corporate team, working with a wide range of clients from start-ups to multinationals.

About the role: The successful candidate will be a key part of a friendly, supportive, and hardworking team. The role focuses on M&A work, investment, corporate governance, with particular expertise in intellectual property and tech law, especially within the vibrant start-up community in Northern Ireland.

What you'll need to succeed:

• Qualified lawyer with 5+ years PQE
• Experience in M&A processes
• Venture capital and/or private equity investment experience
• General corporate advisory work such as share issues, buy-backs, and reorganizations
• Experience producing shareholder agreements and bespoke articles of association
• Legal due diligence experience
• Drafting ancillary documents on acquisitions or disposals
• Ability to handle client calls independently
• Understanding of IP law is advantageous
• Strong team player with experience in high-performing, collaborative environments

What’s on offer:

• Attractive salary and benefits package
• Flexible hybrid working
• Opportunities for career progression
• Join a leading specialist legal firm

To apply, send your CV via the provided link or contact Emma Braniff at CPL for further information.