CORPORATE – SENIOR / PRINCIPAL ASSOCIATE | 5-9 PQE | LEEDS

QC Legal; Leeds; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

QC Legal in Leeds is looking for a qualified solicitor with 5-9 years' PQE to join their Corporate team. This role includes advising on mergers and acquisitions, investments, and corporate reorganisations while working closely with various clients.

The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in corporate law and excellent client relationship skills. The firm offers a competitive salary, development opportunities, and a flexible hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 5-9 years' PQE in Corporate law.
• Strong experience advising on mergers & acquisitions.
• Able to manage competing deadlines on multiple transactions.

Responsibilities

• Join a busy Corporate team in Leeds.
• Advise on mergers and acquisitions, investments, and corporate reorganisations.
• Support clients on complex domestic and cross-border transactions.

Skills

M&A transactions

Corporate advisory

Client relationship management

Mentoring junior lawyers

Commercial awareness

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

About the Firm

Want to be part of a Corporate team that combines a strong Yorkshire client base with access to national and international deal flow?

Based in Leeds, this established practice advises businesses, investors and institutions on mergers and acquisitions, investments, corporate reorganisations and other significant corporate transactions. The team works closely with colleagues across a wider national and international network, providing exposure to a broad mix of domestic and cross‑border matters.

Alongside advising many of the region's leading businesses, the team supports clients on complex transactions across multiple sectors and jurisdictions. This is an opportunity to join a thriving Corporate practice offering high‑quality work, strong client relationships and genuine scope to develop your career.

The Opportunity

• Join a busy Corporate team in Leeds working across a diverse range of transactional matters.
• Advise on mergers and acquisitions, disposals, investments, corporate reorganisations and general corporate advisory work.
• Act for a broad client base ranging from regional businesses to major national and international organisations.
• Support clients on complex domestic and cross‑border transactions.
• Work closely with colleagues across different practice areas and offices on multi‑disciplinary matters.
• Contribute to business development initiatives and help strengthen existing client relationships.
• Benefit from opportunities to work on national and international mandates while maintaining a strong regional client focus.
• Take on increasing responsibility in line with experience including mentoring and supporting junior lawyers at Senior Associate and Principal Associate level.

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified solicitor with between 5-9 years' PQE in Corporate law.
• Strong experience advising on M&A transactions and general corporate matters.
• Exposure to private equity, equity capital markets or cross‑border work would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Able to manage competing deadlines across multiple transactions.
• Strong client relationship and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercially aware with a proactive and enthusiastic approach to business development.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Senior Associate and Principal Associate candidates should have experience coaching, supervising or mentoring junior lawyers.

What's on Offer

• A salary and benefits package designed to attract talented corporate lawyers at all levels of qualification.
• Exposure to a varied mix of regional, national and international transactions.
• The opportunity to work alongside experienced Corporate lawyers on complex and high‑value deals.
• A clear route for progression with increasing levels of responsibility and client exposure.
• Opportunities to collaborate across a wider national and international platform.
• Ongoing technical training, professional development and leadership support.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements that support a modern approach to legal practice.