Corporate Solicitor

SaccoMann; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law firm seeks a Newly Qualified Corporate Solicitor to join their corporate team in Leeds. The role offers exposure to high-value transactions across M&A, private equity, and joint ventures, with significant growth opportunities and a supportive culture for career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Clear path for growth

Supportive work culture

Exposure to complex deals

Qualifications

• Newly qualified or due to qualify in corporate law.
• Experience in corporate law finance.
• Interest in M&A and private equity.

Responsibilities

• Advising on M&A, private equity, and joint ventures.
• Drafting corporate documents like share purchase agreements.
• Conducting legal due diligence efficiently.

Skills

Corporate Law

Negotiation

Legal Drafting

Client Relationship Management

Education

Qualification as a Solicitor

Experience in Corporate or Corporate Finance Seat

Job description

Are you ready to launch your corporate legal career in a top 100 firm that combines national reach with a truly supportive culture?

We're working with a leading national law firm, known for its dynamic and collaborative corporate team. They're looking to recruit a Newly Qualified (NQ) Corporate Solicitor to join their busy and growing corporate team. If you're keen to be part of a firm where you'll be supported to thrive and challenged to develop your skills from day one, this could be the perfect next step

You'll be at the forefront of major transactions and strategic projects, advising an impressive mix of clients across M&A, private equity, and joint ventures.

What's in it for you?

• Platform for success: join a team that values ambition and talent, providing you with early exposure to complex deals and the chance to work directly with partners and senior lawyers
• Clear path for growth: grow your career, the firm values development and long-term success
• Competitive Package: receive a competitive salary and benefits package
• Supportive Culture: an environment that balances challenge with support, collaboration and wellbeing

The role:

As an NQ Corporate Associate, you'll work alongside experienced partners and senior lawyers, advising clients on a wide range of complex and high-value transactions. The Corporate team regularly handles M&A (buy-side and sell-side), private equity transactions (for both sponsors and management), IPOs and equity capital market (ECM) work involving companies and brokers or banks, public takeovers, and general corporate advisory matters such as group reorganisations and capital reductions.

Much of this work has an international dimension, offering exposure to cross-border deals and global clients. You'll be encouraged to take ownership of your work and play a meaningful role in the team's success.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising on a range of corporate transactions, including M&A, private equity, and joint ventures.
• Drafting, negotiating, and reviewing key corporate documents such as share purchase agreements, shareholder agreements, and other related documentation.
• Conducting legal due diligence and managing the process efficiently.
• Supporting senior lawyers and partners on complex transactions while taking the lead on smaller matters to build your own experience and profile.
• Building strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor, and delivering commercially focused advice.
• Contributing to the team's business development initiatives, including attending networking events and supporting pitches and proposals.

About you

• You'll be newly qualified or due to qualify, with experience in a corporate or corporate finance seat.
• You have a genuine interest in corporate law and the ambition to build a successful and fulfilling career in the sector.

If you're excited to grow your corporate law career with a firm that genuinely supports and invests in your success, we'd love to hear from you. Get in touch with Kieran Wallace on 0113 467 9797 or another member of the Private Practice team at Sacco Mann.