Hybrid Leeds Senior Corporate Lawyer - M&A, PE & BD

Douglas Scott Ltd; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas Scott Ltd is seeking a Corporate Associate (5+ PQE) in Leeds City Centre with hybrid working (2 days in central Leeds office). The role focuses on high‑quality corporate and M&A work advising a diverse client base on a broad range of transactions.

The role offers real responsibility, exposure to varied deals, and the potential to progress to partnership with strong partner mentoring and business development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with solid experience in general corporate and transactional work.
• Strong drafting skills and a pragmatic, solutions‑focused approach.
• Commercially minded with the confidence to handle responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Advising on mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and private equity transactions.
• Managing matters from inception through to completion.
• Working directly with clients to deliver clear, commercial advice.
• Running multiple matters efficiently in line with client expectations and deal timelines.
• Supporting business development through events, articles, seminars and client engagement.
• Continuing to develop your technical and commercial skills with structured support and training.

Skills

Corporate & transactional work

Client communication

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Douglas Scott Ltd is seeking a Corporate Associate (5+ PQE) in Leeds City Centre with hybrid working (2 days in central Leeds office). The role focuses on high‑quality corporate and M&A work advising a diverse client base on a broad range of transactions.

The role offers real responsibility, exposure to varied deals, and the potential to progress to partnership with strong partner mentoring and business development opportunities.