Corporate Solicitor

Executive Network Legal Limited; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established law firm in West Yorkshire seeks a Corporate Lawyer with over 5 years PQE. The role involves managing corporate workloads, delivering legal advice, and fostering client relationships. The firm prioritizes a client-focused approach and is dedicated to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in corporate law is required.
• Strong track record of high-quality transactional work.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage corporate workload including negotiations and transactions.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Deliver strategic, pragmatic legal advice.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Technical ability

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Corporate Lawyer / 5+ PQE / West Yorkshire / Competitive Salary

• Job Title: Corporate Lawyer
• PQE Required: 5+
• Location: West Yorkshire
• Salary: Competitive

Responsibilities

This role offers exceptional exposure and the opportunity to work closely with both the commercial property and commercial litigation departments, ensuring a diverse and intellectually stimulating caseload. You will manage your own corporate workload including negotiations, transactions and corporate governance, while collaborating with these teams to cross‑refer work and provide seamless support to clients across all areas. You will also be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, external advisers and internal stakeholders, as well as delivering strategic, pragmatic and commercially focused legal advice. Additionally, you will play a key role in contributing to the growth and development of the firm’s corporate practice.

Qualifications

You will be a qualified solicitor with at least 5 years’ PQE in corporate law and a strong track record of delivering high quality transactional work. You should bring solid technical ability, sound commercial awareness and the confidence to work collaboratively across teams while building trust and delivering real value to clients. You will be organised and structured in your approach, capable of managing competing priorities and meeting tight deadlines. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Firm

The firm is a well‑established, independent law firm known for its client‑focused approach and professional rigour. It holds Lexcel accreditation, reflecting its dedication to service quality and efficient management. With a growing commercial offering and a strong reputation for technical expertise and trusted relationships, the firm combines the solidity of a long‑standing regional presence with a forward‑thinking approach.

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.