Corporate Solicitor

JMC Legal Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law firm in Leeds is seeking a talented Corporate Solicitor with 1-4 years PQE. You will work in a high-performing corporate team on M&A, private equity, and public company matters. The role offers competitive salary, top-tier benefits, and mentorship from senior lawyers, alongside opportunities for career progression in a supportive environment. This is a fantastic chance to accelerate your career in a firm that is making significant moves in the corporate legal space.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Top-tier benefits

Direct mentorship from senior lawyers

Responsibilities

• Handle diversified transactional work, including Mergers & Acquisitions.
• Develop client relationships and engage in business development.
• Work closely with leading partners on significant deals.

Skills

Strong technical skills

Keen commercial instinct

Confidence in client relationships

Interest in developing new business

Education

1-4 years PQE from a reputable corporate practice

Job description

Corporate Solicitor

Corporate Solicitor | 1-4 PQE | Leading National Firm | Leeds

This Top 50 UK firm is making bold moves in the corporate legal space, and their Leeds office is no exception. With sustained growth and a stellar reputation in M&A and broader corporate transactions, they're now looking to bolster their team with a talented Corporate Solicitor (1-4 years PQE).

The Firm

With one of the largest corporate practices in the region, this firm brings heavyweight capability to the table, both nationally and internationally. Their team works closely with an established network of investors, industry players, and strategic partners to help clients achieve market‑leading outcomes.

Their reputation for commercial insight and sector‑focused solutions attracts a prestigious client base, including FTSE 250 companies, multinational corporations, and high‑growth SMEs.

Backed by ambitious growth plans, this is a firm offering genuine career progression and long‑term opportunity.

The Role

Based in the heart of Leeds, you'll join a high‑performing corporate team handling a diverse mix of transactional work. This includes :

• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Private Equity
• Joint Ventures
• Investments & Restructurings
• Public company work

You'll have early access to big‑ticket matters, work closely with leading partners, and be encouraged to take an active role in business development. If you're commercially savvy and ready to build your personal brand in the market, this team will give you the platform to do just that.

What They're Looking For

• Corporate Solicitor with 1‑4 years PQE from a reputable corporate practice
• Strong technical skills and a keen commercial instinct
• Confidence in client relationships and an interest in developing new business

What You'll Get

• Competitive salary (negotiable based on experience) + top‑tier benefits
• Direct mentorship from senior lawyers and exposure to headline‑making deals
• Supportive environment that rewards ambition with real progression opportunities

If you're looking to accelerate your career with a firm that's genuinely going places, this is the opportunity.

How to Apply