Corporate Legal Director

Michael Page (UK); Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A large national law firm seeks a Corporate Legal Director in Leeds to provide expert legal advice on corporate matters, manage a team, and engage in business development. The ideal candidate is a qualified solicitor with extensive corporate law experience, particularly in mergers and acquisitions. This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working arrangements, and a comprehensive benefits package, including generous annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous pension scheme with 5% employer contribution

Performance-based bonus structure

Private health-care coverage

Qualifications

• Senior lawyer with extensive experience in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions.
• Ability to manage and lead a team.
• Ties to Leeds to support local relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on corporate matters including mergers and acquisitions.
• Lead on deals and manage junior fee earners.
• Engage in business development activities.

Skills

Expert legal advice on corporate matters

Business development

Collaborative working with stakeholders

Education

Qualified solicitor in England and Wales

Job description

• Join a highly regarded national law firm
• High quality Corporate work on offer

About Our Client

The client is a large national law firm with offices across the UK. The firm has a great reputation and offer excellent prospects with this role. The firm invest heavily in technology and training for its staff and offer a competitive salary and great benefits package with this role.

Job Description

The Corporate Legal Director will deal with a range of work and responsibilities including;

• Providing expert legal advice on corporate matters, including mergers, acquisitions, PE and venture capital deals
• Leading on deals
• Managing junior fee earners in the team
• Working closely with the Partners in the Leeds team
• Taking an active role in business development

The Successful Applicant

The successful Corporate Legal Director should have / be;

• A qualified solicitor in England and Wales.
• Already be working as a senior lawyer in a known firm
• Extensive experience in corporate law, including mergers and acquisitions and PE work.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ties to Leeds

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary in the range of £100,000 to £110,000 per annum.
• 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Generous pension scheme with a 5% employer contribution.
• Performance-based bonus structure.
• Private health-care coverage.
• Hybrid working arrangement for improved work-life balance.

This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career as a Corporate Legal Director in a large national law firm. If you meet the criteria and are looking for a permanent role with excellent benefits, we encourage you to apply.