Corporate Senior Associate

BCL Legal; Carr Gate; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established law firm in Leeds is seeking an experienced Corporate Senior Associate with over 5 years PQE in corporate law. You will play a critical role in the corporate team, working closely with partners on M&A and corporate transactions while also managing client relationships. This position offers clear career progression towards partnership, a supportive culture, and a competitive salary with benefits, alongside flexibility for hybrid working.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Clear career progression

Flexible hybrid working

Supportive and collaborative culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ PQE in corporate law.
• Strong experience across M&A and general corporate work.
• Comfortable managing transactions and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Take on a key role within the corporate team.
• Work closely with partners on high-quality transactions.
• Lead matters independently.

Skills

M&A experience

Client relationship management

Commercial awareness

Pragmatic and solutions-focused approach

Job description

Corporate Senior Associate | 5+ PQE | Full Service Firm | Leeds

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Corporate Senior Associate (5+ PQE) to join a well-established and ambitious full-service law firm in Leeds at an exciting stage of its growth.

The Role

You’ll take on a key role within the corporate team, working closely with partners on high-quality transactions while also leading matters independently.

The Candidate

• 5+ years’ PQE in corporate law
• Strong experience across M&A and general corporate work
• Comfortable managing transactions and client relationships
• Commercial, pragmatic and solutions-focused
• Keen to contribute to team development and business growth

Why Consider This Firm?

• A growing corporate practice with a strong pipeline of work
• Clear and realistic career progression, including a route to partnership
• Supportive, down-to‑earth culture with a genuine focus on collaboration
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Leeds-based role with flexibility around hybrid working

If you’d like to discuss this opportunity in confidence, I’d be happy to talk through the role and wider market context. If you’re interested please contact Lauren Evans at [e-mail].