Leeds Corporate Solicitor – Hybrid M&A & PE

Yorkshire Pie Company; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday leave

5% pension contribution

bonus scheme

Hybrid working arrangements

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Yorkshire Pie Company in Leeds is seeking a Corporate Solicitor to join a growing corporate team within a large national law firm. You will work with Partners on a broad range of corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions and private equity deals, delivering commercially focused legal advice.

From initial instruction through to completion, you will support due diligence, documentation, negotiations and deal execution, collaborating across offices and building strong client

Qualifications

• NQ to 1 year PQE in corporate law.
• Interest in mergers and acquisitions, private equity and corporate matters.
• Strong analytical, drafting and communication skills.
• Commercially aware with proactive problem solving and client service.
• Confident team player working with Partners across offices.
• Motivated to build a long-term career in a large national firm.
• Ties to Leeds.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Partners on a broad range of corporate transactions including M&A and PE deals.
• Advise private and public companies on corporate matters with commercially focused guidance.
• Manage transactions from instruction to completion, ensuring progress and efficiency.
• Assist with due diligence, documentation, negotiations and deal execution.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the Leeds team and wider national practice.
• Build strong client relationships and contribute to excellent service.
• Develop technical expertise across diverse corporate transactions and sectors.
• Contribute to growth and success of the corporate team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Drafting skills

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Yorkshire Pie Company in Leeds is seeking a Corporate Solicitor to join a growing corporate team within a large national law firm. You will work with Partners on a broad range of corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions and private equity deals, delivering commercially focused legal advice.

From initial instruction through to completion, you will support due diligence, documentation, negotiations and deal execution, collaborating across offices and building strong client