Corporate Solicitor

CRA Legal; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25+ days annual leave

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Health cash plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts & wellbeing platform

Job summary

CRA Legal in Leeds is seeking a Corporate Solicitor with about 2-3 years' PQE to join its thriving corporate team. You will work on a broad range of high-quality matters, including acquisitions, disposals, private equity, shareholder agreements and corporate restructurings.

You will enjoy a busy, collaborative environment with opportunities to manage your own matters while developing technical and commercial expertise in a well-regarded regional firm.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years PQE in corporate law (or equivalent)
• Experience in medium/large law firm preferred
• Commercial mindset with client focus

Responsibilities

• Advise on acquisitions and disposals
• Handle private equity transactions and investments
• Draft shareholder agreements and arrangements
• Support corporate structuring and reorganisations
• Provide general corporate advisory services

Skills

Corporate law

2-3 years PQE

Client relationship building

Job description

Corporate Solicitor

Salary: £60,000+ DOE
Location: Leeds
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Hybrid: Yes

CRA Consulting are delighted to be working in partnership with a highly regarded regional law firm to recruit a Corporate Solicitor with around 2-3 years' PQE to join its thriving corporate team in Leeds. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Corporate Solicitor to join a successful and growing regional practice, working alongside experienced lawyers on a broad range of high-quality corporate matters.

The Role

The successful candidate will join a busy Corporate team advising a diverse client base on a wide range of transactions, including:

• Acquisitions and disposals
• Private equity transactions and other investments
• Shareholder arrangements and agreements
• Corporate structuring and reorganisations
• General corporate advisory matters

You will have the opportunity to take responsibility for your own matters while working collaboratively with experienced colleagues and developing your technical and commercial expertise.

About You

The ideal candidate will be a Corporate Solicitor with approximately 2-3 years' PQE, although candidates with relevant experience outside this range will also be considered. You will ideally have gained your experience within a medium-sized or large law firm and be looking to take the next step in your career within a successful and forward-thinking regional corporate practice. We are looking for someone who is commercially minded, client-focused and able to build strong professional relationships. Excellent communication skills and a genuine enthusiasm for corporate law are essential.

The Firm

You will be joining a well-established regional law firm with a strong reputation for providing practical, commercially focused legal advice and developing long-term relationships with its clients. The firm places considerable importance on its people, with a culture built around professionalism, collaboration and a personal approach. Diversity, inclusion and wellbeing are also central to the firm's values, with a focus on creating an environment where everyone can develop and fulfil their potential.

Benefits

Alongside a competitive salary of £60,000+ DOE, the firm offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Hybrid working
• 25+ days' annual leave, plus statutory holidays
• Option to purchase additional annual leave
• Pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Health cash plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Interest-free travel loans
• Reward, recognition and wellbeing platform
• Access to a range of discounted spending offers