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

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an established industry player as a Senior Corporate Associate in Leeds, where you'll engage in high-value transactions and work with a top-tier corporate team. This role offers a hybrid working model, allowing you to balance office and remote work. You'll be part of a nationally recognized firm known for its collaborative approach and commitment to career progression. If you have 6+ years PQE in corporate law and a passion for driving results, this is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in a dynamic environment.

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, ideally from a top-tier 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 on high-profile work.

Skills

Mergers & Acquisitions

Private Equity

Capital Markets

Investment Structuring

Client Relationship Management

Mentoring

Education

Law Degree

Qualified Solicitor

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Senior Corporate Associate (6+ PQE) | Leading Firm | Leeds (Hybrid), leeds, west yorkshire

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Client:

LJW Solutions

Location:

leeds, west yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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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.