Corporate Solicitor - Managing Associate | Legal Director

Lc Legal; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

LC Legal, partnering with a highly regarded international law firm, is seeking a Senior Corporate Solicitor to join the Leeds team. This is an exceptional opportunity for a commercially minded solicitor to take greater ownership of high‑quality matters and play a key role in the continued growth of a leading corporate practice, with hybrid working and a competitive remuneration and benefits package.

You will advise on a broad range of corporate matters, predominantly cross‑border M&A, disposals

Qualifications

• Ideally 6–10 years’ PQE in a respected corporate practice.
• Strong experience advising on a broad range of corporate and M&A transactions.
• Proven ability to lead transactions and manage matters with autonomy.
• Excellent technical ability alongside strong commercial awareness.
• Experience managing client relationships and acting as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders.
• Strong supervisory and mentoring capabilities, with a genuine interest in developing junior team members.
• A proactive and commercial approach to client service and business development.

Responsibilities

• Lead transactions and manage matters with autonomy.
• Advise on a broad range of corporate and cross-border matters.
• Develop and manage key client relationships.
• Supervise and mentor junior lawyers.
• Collaborate with partners and other practice areas on complex deals.

Skills

M&A Transactions

Corporate Law

Client Relationship Management

Leadership & Mentoring

Commercial Acumen

Job description

LC Legal is delighted to be partnering with a highly regarded international law firm with an outstanding reputation within the Leeds and wider UK corporate market. Consistently recognised by both Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, the firm advises an impressive portfolio of domestic and international clients across a broad range of complex corporate transactions.

Due to continued growth and an exceptionally strong pipeline of work, the firm is looking to appoint an ambitious Senior Corporate Solicitor to join its thriving Leeds team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded corporate solicitor seeking exposure to high-quality work, greater client ownership and a genuine opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth and success of a highly regarded corporate practice. Alongside the opportunity to work with highly respected corporate partners and recognised market leaders, the firm offers hybrid working and a very competitive remuneration and benefits package.

The opportunity

You will join a well-established and highly ranked corporate team advising a diverse client base including large corporates, owner-managed businesses, private equity houses, investors and financial institutions.

The role will involve advising on a broad range of corporate matters, including:

• UK and cross-border mergers & acquisitions
• Disposals and strategic investments
• Private equity transactions
• Corporate reorganisations and restructuring projects
• Equity capital markets matters and wider strategic corporate advisory work

While the role will have a strong focus on transactional M&A work, there will also be the opportunity to gain exposure to wider corporate and capital markets matters depending on your experience and interests.

Working closely with partners and senior stakeholders, you will take a leading role on transactions, manage key client relationships, supervise and mentor junior lawyers, and contribute to the ongoing development of the practice. The team works closely with colleagues across multiple practice areas and offices, offering exposure to complex, high-value and often multi-jurisdictional transactions.

About you

• Ideally 6 – 10 years’ PQE gained within a respected corporate practice
• Strong experience advising on a broad range of corporate and M&A transactions
• Proven ability to lead transactions and manage matters with an appropriate level of autonomy
• Excellent technical ability alongside strong commercial awareness
• Experience managing client relationships and acting as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders
• Strong supervisory and mentoring capabilities, with a genuine interest in developing junior team members
• A proactive and commercial approach to client service and business development