Senior Associate/Principal Associate - Corporate

Eversheds Sutherland; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive package

Job summary

Eversheds Sutherland in Leeds, England seeks a Corporate Lawyer at Senior Associate or Principal Associate level to lead and support transactional work, primarily M&A, with exposure to equity capital markets, private equity and corporate reorganisations.

You will manage multiple transactions, mentor junior colleagues, and contribute to business development across national and international offices. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements are supported.

Qualifications

• 5-9 years PQE in Corporate law
• Experience in cross-border transactions or private equity advantageous
• Ability to manage multiple transactions and supervise junior staff

Responsibilities

• Lead and support M&A transactions
• Handle equity capital markets and corporate reorganisations
• Mentor and supervise junior staff
• Develop business with internal and external markets

Skills

M&A

Cross-border transactions

Private Equity

Mentoring juniors

Commercial awareness

Job description

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Organising Institution / Firm

Eversheds Sutherland

Rolling Basis (Official)

Leeds, England, United Kingdom

Not Specified

5-9 years of Post Qualified Experience (PQE) in Corporate law.

Jobs

Contextual Overview

Eversheds Sutherland, a global law firm with over 5,000 personnel across 30+ countries, is seeking an experienced Corporate Lawyer at the Senior Associate or Principal Associate level to join their Leeds office. The role focuses on transactional work, primarily M&A, with exposure to equity capital markets, private equity, and corporate reorganizations.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Experience: 5-9 years of Post Qualified Experience (PQE) in Corporate law.
• Core Skills: General M&A skill set; experience in cross-border transactions or Private Equity is advantageous.
• Competencies: Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously, strong commercial awareness, and experience in coaching/supervising junior colleagues.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Lead and support M&A transactions, equity capital markets, and corporate reorganizations.
• Contribute to business development activities with internal and external markets.
• Develop and maintain close working relationships with national and international office contacts.
• Provide mentorship and supervision to junior legal staff.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Not specified. The firm offers a competitive benefits package including health, wellness, and retirement planning, with support for flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

FAQs

• Is flexible working available? Yes, the firm supports flexible, agile, and hybrid working arrangements.
• What is the primary focus of the team? The Leeds Corporate team handles a mix of local, national, and international mandates, including M&A, private equity, and strategic corporate projects.

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