Senior Corporate Associate (6+ PQE) | Leading Firm | Leeds (Hybrid)

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Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Corporate Associate with over 6 years of PQE to join their dynamic Corporate team in Leeds. This role offers the chance to work on high-profile transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, while benefiting from a hybrid working model. The firm is renowned for its technical excellence and collaborative approach, providing a supportive environment for career advancement. With a comprehensive benefits package and a commitment to employee development, this position is perfect for an ambitious corporate lawyer looking to make a significant impact in a leading firm.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-related bonuses

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Employee assistance programme

Season ticket loan

Cycle to work scheme

Generous annual leave

Ongoing learning and development

Qualifications

• 6+ years’ PQE in corporate law from a top-tier or respected firm.
• Experience in advising on high-value transactions and managing client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Advise on complex transactions including M&A and private equity deals.
• Lead transactions and mentor junior lawyers within the team.

Skills

Mergers & Acquisitions

Private Equity

Capital Markets

Investment Structuring

Client Relationship Management

Leadership

Education

Qualified Lawyer (6+ PQE)

Job description

Job Description

Senior Corporate Associate (6+ PQE) | Leading Firm | Leeds (Hybrid)

We’re working with a leading law firm with an international presence to recruit a Senior Corporate Associate (6+ PQE) for their top-tier Corporate team based in Leeds. This is an excellent opportunity to join a firm known for its technical excellence, market-leading deal capability, and impressive client base, including FTSE 100 companies and international corporates.

The Role

As a Senior Corporate Associate, you’ll be a key member of the Corporate team, working directly with partners and colleagues across the network. You’ll advise on a wide range of complex transactions, including mergers & acquisitions, capital markets work, private equity deals, cross-border transactions, and investment structuring projects.

You’ll be involved in high-profile, high-value work across diverse sectors. The firm is known for completing more UK deals than any other legal adviser and adopts a collaborative, partner-led approach to every transaction.

This role offers a hybrid working model, allowing for a balance between office-based and remote working.

The Team

With over 70 corporate lawyers nationally, the team advises on all aspects of corporate activity across the UK. They’ve received recognition, including:

• Corporate Law Firm of the Year – Insider Media Dealmakers Awards

• The Times Best Law Firms – Commended for “Company & Commercial” and “Banking & Finance”

The team is known for its entrepreneurial mindset, practical solutions, and client-first ethos. Career progression is a key priority, with a clear pathway for advancement and development.

The Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for an experienced and ambitious corporate lawyer who brings:

• 6+ years’ PQE in corporate law, ideally gained at a top-tier or respected /regional firm

• Significant experience advising on M&A, private equity, capital markets, and investment structuring

• A track record of leading transactions and managing key client relationships

• Strong mentoring and supervisory experience, with a hands-on leadership style

• Excellent commercial acumen, attention to detail, and organisational skills

• A collaborative mindset and interest in contributing to business development

Benefits

The firm offers a comprehensive package, including:

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonuses

• Hybrid working model

• Pension scheme with employer contributions

• Private healthcare and critical illness cover

• Employee assistance programme

• Season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme

• Generous annual leave with the option to buy additional days

• Ongoing learning and development through a dedicated internal platform

Next Steps

If you’re a senior corporate lawyer with 6+ years PQE and looking for your next challenge in a high-performing, collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV or contact [e-mail] for a confidential conversation.