Corporate Legal Director

CRA Legal; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health

Annual bonus

Company bonus

Path to equity

Hybrid work

25 days holiday

Job summary

CRA Consulting is recruiting a Corporate Legal Director for its Sheffield practice, with a clear pathway to equity. The role leads mid-market M&A, PE/VC and corporate governance, overseeing deals from heads to completion. You will mentor junior lawyers and drive business development within a national framework.

UK-qualified solicitor with 8+ PQE and a proven deals track record is expected. Hybrid working, competitive salary, and a route to equity are offered as part of a broad package.

Qualifications

• UK-qualified Corporate Solicitor with a strong deals record.
• Proven ability to lead complex M&A and corporate advisory matters.
• Demonstrable mentoring and client development capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead mid-market M&A, PE/VC, joint ventures, reorganisations and governance.
• Act as primary client contact and manage end-to-end transactions.
• Supervise junior lawyers and drive efficiency across deals.
• Lead business development and cross-selling with national groups.
• Contribute to office strategy, resourcing and profitability.

Skills

Deals leadership

Client origination

Team leadership

Education

UK-qualified Corporate Solicitor

Job description

Role: Corporate Legal Director - Lead Role (M&A / Corporate Advisory)

Location: Sheffield (National Law Firm)

Salary: £80,000 - £150,000 DOE

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Working pattern: Hybrid (50% office / 50% home)

Benefits: 25 days' holiday + bank holidays, private health, annual individual bonus, company-wide bonus (c.20% of salary), mapped route to equity

Overview

CRA Consulting is recruiting for a leading national firm seeking a Corporate Legal Director to spearhead its Sheffield corporate practice. This is an excellent platform for a proven Senior Corporate Solicitor-or a high-performing Senior Associate-seeking a clear pathway to Partnership with equity milestones outlined from day one.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and deliver mid-market M&A, PE/VC, joint ventures, reorganisations and corporate governance matters
• Act as primary contact for key clients; manage transactions end-to-end from heads to completion
• Supervise and develop junior lawyers; drive efficiency and technical excellence across deals
• Lead BD/origination: pitches, referrer networks, and cross-selling with national practice groups
• Contribute to Sheffield office strategy, team resourcing and profitability

About you

• UK-qualified Corporate Solicitor (c. 8+ PQE as a guide) with a strong deals record
• Confident leading complex transactions and negotiating at board level
• Demonstrable team leadership and mentoring capability
• Commercially astute with proven client development/origination skills

Package & progression

• £80,000 - £150,000 base salary (DOE)
• Hybrid working (50% office / 50% home)
• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays
• Private health cover
• Annual individual bonus + company-wide bonus (c.20% of salary)
• Transparent pathway to Partnership with a defined route to equity

Equal opportunities

Applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of background.