Corporate Senior Associate/Director

Capio Recruitment; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 162,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus scheme

Generous leave allowance

Pension contributions

Inclusive working environment

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Corporate Lawyer to join their legal team in Leeds. The role involves managing high-value corporate transactions, including M&A and IPOs, providing legal advice and building client relationships. Candidates must be qualified solicitors with at least 4 years of PQE in corporate law. This position offers a competitive salary and hybrid working arrangements, promoting a balanced work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years’ PQE in corporate law, ideally in M&A.
• Capable of managing full transactional life cycles independently.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and advise on complex corporate transactions.
• Conduct legal due diligence and collaborate on structuring deals.
• Draft and negotiate key corporate documentation.

Skills

Corporate Law

Mergers and Acquisitions

Drafting and Negotiation

Commercial Advisory

Client Relationship Management

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Principal Legal Recruitment Consultant | Connecting Legal professionals with top law firms in the North and North West.

Location: Leeds (hybrid working available)

Salary: Up to £180,000

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Corporate Lawyer to join an award winning, leading full-service legal team. You will act on a variety of high-profile, cross-border corporate matters for national and international clients, including private equity sponsors, listed companies and private investment vehicles.

You will work on sophisticated transactions spanning mergers and acquisitions (M&A), private equity investments, initial public offerings (IPOs), public takeovers and other strategic corporate matters. This role is ideal for lawyers who want exposure to complex, high-value work with global reach outside of London, backed by senior support and collaborative team culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and advise on complex corporate transactions, including public and private M&A, joint ventures, equity investments and reorganisations.
• Conduct detailed legal due diligence and collaborate with internal and external advisers in structuring deals.
• Draft and negotiate key corporate documentation such as share purchase agreements, shareholder agreements and related transaction documents.
• Provide commercial, risk-aware legal advice to clients on corporate governance and regulatory matters.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and contribute to business development initiatives where appropriate.
• Mentor junior lawyers and support team development activities.

Candidate Profile

• Qualified solicitor with minimum 4 years’ PQE in corporate law, ideally with strong experience in M&A and corporate transactions.
• Demonstrated capability to manage full transactional life cycles with autonomy.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and commercial advisory skills.
• Strong client-facing skills with a commercial mindset and ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Ability to prioritise work under pressure, meet deadlines and handle a varied workload.

Benefits and Compensation

• Competitive salary package.
• Annual bonus scheme linked to performance objectives.
• Generous annual leave allowance with options to buy/sell additional days.
• Hybrid working arrangement enabling flexibility between home and office.
• Pension contributions and other standard employee benefits.
• Supportive, inclusive working environment with commitment to diversity and professional development.

Job Details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Legal

Industries: Legal Services

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