Hybrid Corporate Solicitor: M&A & PE in Leeds

Bydand Recruitment Group; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Bydand Recruitment Group in Leeds is seeking a corporate solicitor to join an expanding team and advise businesses, investors and management on M&A, private equity, and governance across multiple sectors.

The role suits a newly qualified solicitor up to four years PQE, offering a genuine platform to develop a corporate career within a substantial national practice. The position is full-time with hybrid and flexible working, reporting to the Partner.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with corporate transactional experience gained during training or since qualification.
• Experience with M&A desirable and exposure to private equity is valuable.
• Experience advising businesses across sectors on corporate governance.

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.

Skills

Corporate law

Negotiation

Drafting contracts

Due diligence

Education

Qualified Solicitor (UK)

Job description

Bydand Recruitment Group in Leeds is seeking a corporate solicitor to join an expanding team and advise businesses, investors and management on M&A, private equity, and governance across multiple sectors.

The role suits a newly qualified solicitor up to four years PQE, offering a genuine platform to develop a corporate career within a substantial national practice. The position is full-time with hybrid and flexible working, reporting to the Partner.