Senior Associate - Corporate

DWF Law LLP; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global legal services provider in Leeds is seeking a Senior Associate to join its Corporate team. In this role, you will manage your own caseload of M&A transactions and deliver precise, commercially focused advice to clients. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in corporate law, particularly with M&A transactions. You will play a significant role in mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to business development. The company values inclusivity and offers a supportive working environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a respected corporate team.
• Experience in managing M&A transactions and drafting essential documentation.
• Strong ability to build and maintain client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of corporate M&A transactions with senior supervision.
• Deliver high-quality, precise, and commercially-focused advice to clients.
• Contribute to team growth through networking and business development.
• Maintain strong client relationships while pursuing business growth.
• Mentor junior lawyers and support their development.

Skills

M&A transactions

Relationship management

Technical precision

Business development

Team collaboration

Job description

Why join us?

DWF is currently recruiting for a Senior Associate to join our Corporate team in Leeds.

With a large team of corporate lawyers across DWF, we are recognised for combining corporate legal expertise with a distinctively energetic, decisive and clear approach.

The Corporate team provides legal services and advice on private equity transactions, public and private mergers and acquisitions, equity capital markets and venture capital.

As a Senior Associate, you will be joining a team with an extensive track record of providing top-tier legal services to a varied and reputable client base.

You can expect to participate in high-quality work from and with clients operating across a variety of sectors. This work is underpinned by a supportive and collegiate working environment and team.

Responsibilities

• With senior supervision, manage your own caseload of corporate M&A transactions.
• Deliver high-quality, technically precise, and commercially focused advice to clients with an excellent level of service.
• Contribute to the team’s growth through networking and business development.
• Maintain and manage strong relationships with key clients whilst striving to achieve further growth through new and existing business.
• Play a hands‑on role in mentoring junior lawyers and supporting their development.

What will help you succeed in this role?

Essential

• Proven experience gained in a highly regarded corporate team.
• Experience working on M&A transactions and drafting core deal and ancillary documentation.
• Willingness to advise on complex transactions whilst delivering technically excellent advice.
• Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Ability to manage and prioritise tasks effectively whilst meeting strict deadlines.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.

What we offer?

We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF.

We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed. If you're excited about the opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all the requirements, please apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for the role or others across the wider team.

About us

DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. Our approach delivers efficiency, price certainty and transparency for our clients across the world without compromising on quality or service. Our purpose is to deliver positive outcomes with our colleagues, clients and communities and we foster a culture that places our colleagues at the centre of all that we do.