Corporate Solicitor/Associate/Senior Associate - North East - Legal 500

QED Legal LLP; North East; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected law firm in the North East is seeking an experienced Corporate Solicitor to join their Corporate & Commercial team. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years PQE with a strong focus on M&A work. This role offers unique deal exposure and clear progression opportunities within a supportive team culture. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply urgently.

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE as a Corporate Solicitor.
• Experience in M&A work is essential.
• Ambitious and confident individual eager to grow.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with senior partners on high-value deals.
• Handle M&A transactions and corporate governance.
• Build relationships and take on significant responsibilities.

Skills

M&A work

Corporate law

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Qualified Solicitor (5+ PQE)

Job description

Corporate Solicitor – Associate / Senior Associate (5+ PQE – Exceptional Progression & High-Quality Work)

An established and highly respected law firm in the North East is looking to appoint an experienced Corporate Solicitor at Associate or Senior Associate level to join its thriving and ambitious Corporate & Commercial team.

This is a standout opportunity for someone who wants genuine exposure, clear progression, and the chance to make a real impact within a growing department.

The Opportunity

You will be joining a dynamic Corporate & Commercial team known for its strong client relationships, consistently high-quality work, and impressive deal flow. The work is similar to what you’d expect from any strong corporate practice—what sets this team apart is the exceptional scope for growth, development, and responsibility.

• Work closely with three highly experienced partners, through whom all matters flow.
• Handle substantial, meaningful work with real complexity and variety.
• Enjoy hands‑on involvement in deals, up to and beyond £60m in value.
• Benefit from direct exposure rarely found in teams of this size.

The Work

Matters routinely come through strong intermediary relationships and include:

• M&A (trade sales, acquisitions, and sales mandates)
• Venture Capital and Private Equity transactions
• Tax‑led solvent reorganisations
• Employee incentivisation schemes
• Banking and finance work

You will have the opportunity to take on significant responsibility from day one, building your own profile while being fully supported by the partners and wider team.

What They’re Looking For

• A Corporate Solicitor with 5+ years PQE (Associate or Senior Associate level).
• Experience in M&A work is essential; exposure to PE/VC, banking, or reorganisations is an advantage but not required.
• Someone who is ambitious, confident, and eager to seize opportunities to grow.
• A team player who wants to be part of a collaborative department with a strong culture and long‑term stability.

Why This Role?

• Deal exposure that is unusual for a team of this size.
• Clear progression—team members have joined as solicitors and progressed to partner.
• A supportive environment where ideas, growth, and initiative are genuinely encouraged.>
• A team reportedly more profitable than many comparable regional competitors, reflecting its market strength and deal quality.

Interested? We are shortlisting immediately. For more information or to apply, please get in touch today.