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

LJW Solutions; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Corporate Associate to join their top-tier Corporate team in Leeds. This role offers the chance to work on high-profile transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and capital markets. The firm is renowned for its collaborative approach and technical excellence, providing a supportive environment for career progression. With a hybrid working model and a comprehensive benefits package, this position is ideal for an ambitious corporate lawyer looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic legal landscape.

Benefits

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

Cycle to work scheme

Generous annual leave

Ongoing learning and development

Qualifications

• 6+ years PQE in corporate law at a top-tier or respected firm.
• Experience in leading transactions and managing client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Advise on complex transactions including M&A and private equity deals.
• Collaborate with partners across the national network.

Skills

Corporate Law

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

Private Equity

Capital Markets

Investment Structuring

Client Relationship Management

Mentoring

Commercial Acumen

Organizational Skills

Business Development

Education

Qualified Lawyer (6+ PQE)

Job description

Senior Corporate Associate (6+ PQE) | Leading National 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 national 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 national 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 national/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

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.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Legal Services and Law Practice