Corporate Solicitor (M&A, PE and Corporate Transactions)

Bydand Recruitment Group (Recruiting for an expanding Leeds corporate team); Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Bydand Recruitment Group, recruiting for an expanding Leeds corporate team, is seeking a Corporate Solicitor (M&A, PE and Corporate Transactions) to advise on a broad range of high-quality transactions.

The role targets newly qualified solicitors or associates with up to four years' PQE, with exposure to M&A and a platform to grow in the corporate sector, including health and health tech businesses.

Qualifications

• Newly qualified solicitor or Associate with up to 4 years' PQE.
• Corporate transactional experience gained during a training contract or following qualification.
• Exposure to M&A is desirable.
• Knowledge of health and health tech businesses is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Advising on company, business, and asset acquisitions and disposals.
• Drafting and negotiating share purchase and business asset purchase agreements.
• Supporting private equity investments and management transactions.
• Conducting legal due diligence and managing data-room reviews.
• Assisting with disclosure exercises and preparing disclosure letters.
• Drafting transaction documents and completion materials.
• Supporting IPOs, equity fundraisings, and other public company matters.
• Advising on corporate reorganisations, joint ventures, and shareholders’ agreements.
• Assisting with business-development initiatives, pitches, and tenders.

Skills

Corporate law

M&A exposure

PQE 0-4 years

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Corporate Solicitor (M&A, PE and Corporate Transactions)

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Organising Institution / Firm

Bydand Recruitment Group (Recruiting for an expanding Leeds corporate team)

Rolling Basis (Official)

Leeds, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid Working)

£55,000.00 - £70,000.00 per year

Newly qualified solicitor or Associate with up to 4 years' PQE. Corporate transactional experience gained during a training contract or following qualification is required. Exposure to M&A is particularly desirable.

Law Firm Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Corporate Solicitor (M&A, PE and Corporate Transactions)

Organization: Bydand Recruitment Group (Recruiting for an expanding Leeds corporate team)

Compensation: £55,000 – £70,000 per year

Contextual Overview

An expanding corporate team in Leeds is seeking an ambitious solicitor to advise on a broad range of high-quality M&A and corporate transactions. The role offers a platform for newly qualified solicitors or associates with up to four years' PQE to build their corporate career, with specific exposure to health and health tech businesses including national independent healthcare providers.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Newly qualified solicitor or Associate with up to 4 years' Post-Qualification Experience (PQE).
• Corporate transactional experience gained during a training contract or following qualification.
• Exposure to M&A is particularly desirable.
• Sound grounding in corporate law with aptitude to develop quickly.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Advising on company, business, and asset acquisitions and disposals.
• Drafting and negotiating share purchase and business asset purchase agreements.
• Supporting private equity investments and management transactions.
• Conducting legal due diligence and managing data-room reviews.
• Assisting with disclosure exercises and preparing disclosure letters.
• Drafting transaction documents and completion materials.
• Supporting IPOs, equity fundraisings, and other public company matters.
• Advising on corporate reorganisations, joint ventures, and shareholders’ agreements.
• Assisting with business-development initiatives, pitches, and tenders.