Leeds Hybrid Corporate Associate – M&A Focus

CRA Legal; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Birthday off

Private healthcare

Pension and life assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Volunteer days

Buy/Sell annual leave

Career progression

Job summary

CRA Legal in Leeds is seeking a Corporate Associate (2-4 PQE) to join its highly regarded Corporate team. You will advise owner-managed businesses, SMEs and large corporates on a broad spectrum of transactions, with exposure to domestic and international deals.

You will manage your own matters with supervision, handling work from £5 million to £100 million+ and collaborating with senior colleagues. The role offers hybrid working, strong progression, and a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years' PQE in Corporate law
• Strong experience advising on M&A transactions
• Excellent technical knowledge and commercial awareness
• Ability to manage matters effectively and work as part of a collaborative team
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ambition to broaden corporate experience across multiple disciplines

Responsibilities

• Advising on mergers and acquisitions, including domestic and international transactions
• Supporting private equity investments, corporate restructures and general corporate advisory work
• Managing your own caseload with appropriate supervision while assisting on high-value transactions
• Working on deals typically ranging from £5 million through to £100 million+
• Building strong client relationships and collaborating with specialist teams across the firm
• Contributing to networking and business development initiatives

Skills

M&A experience

Corporate law knowledge

Client relationship

Commercial awareness

Job description

CRA Legal in Leeds is seeking a Corporate Associate (2-4 PQE) to join its highly regarded Corporate team. You will advise owner-managed businesses, SMEs and large corporates on a broad spectrum of transactions, with exposure to domestic and international deals.

You will manage your own matters with supervision, handling work from £5 million to £100 million+ and collaborating with senior colleagues. The role offers hybrid working, strong progression, and a supportive environment.