Corporate Solicitor

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment firm in Leeds is seeking a Corporate Solicitor with over 3 years of PQE. The successful candidate will manage transactions, advise on corporate changes, and draft contracts. Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential. This role offers a competitive salary and generous benefits, alongside opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous benefits package

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of post-qualification experience in corporate law
• Understand how to grow and develop a corporate practice
• Confident in client relationships and service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of transactions and collaborate with a Partner.
• Advise on corporate transactions like mergers and acquisitions.
• Draft and negotiate contracts, while managing client relationships.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Proactive and client-focused

Education

3+ years PQE

Tools

Legal research tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Sellick Partnership is currently working with an exciting Legal 500 ranked firm, based in Leeds, who is looking for a Corporate Solicitor to join their team.

Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:

• Taking ownership of transactions and working alongside a Partner on more complex deals.
• Advising on a variety of corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and corporate restructuring.
• Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Managing client relationships and delivering exceptional client service.

Requirements/Qualifications

The Successful Candidate will need:

• 3+ years PQE
• Evidence of understanding what is needed to help grow and develop a corporate practice
• A proactive and client-focused approach
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Confident using legal research tools, document management systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

In exchange, the firm is offering a competitive salary and generous benefits package, as well as progression opportunities.

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