Senior Corporate Lawyer

LC Legal; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LC Legal is seeking a Senior Lawyer for their Corporate practice in Leeds. This role involves managing a caseload of high-value transactions, providing advisory support, and leading business development efforts. Candidates should have over 7 years' PQE with strong expertise in corporate matters, proven ability to work autonomously, and a collaborative leadership style. This position offers significant exposure to the technology sector and the chance to mentor junior colleagues.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years' PQE with strong technical expertise in corporate matters.
• Experience working autonomously on complex transactions.
• Demonstrated ability in business development and networking.

Responsibilities

• Lead a range of corporate transactions including acquisitions and disposals.
• Provide corporate advisory support including shareholder agreements.
• Manage and develop key client and intermediary relationships.

Skills

Corporate transactions expertise

Business development

Client relationship management

Commercial acumen

Education

7+ years PQE

Job description

LC Legal is delighted to be partnering with a forward thinking, well-established regional firm in Leeds, on the appointment of a Senior Lawyer to lead their Corporate practice.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing and busy team with a strong pipeline of work. The firm’s client base is heavily embedded in the technology sector, offering outstanding exposure to private equity and investment-backed businesses.

The role

You will manage your own caseload and client relationships, advising on high-value and complex matters with a high degree of autonomy. Working within a collaborative environment, you will partner closely with colleagues across the firm to share opportunities, knowledge, and best practice.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading a range of corporate transactions including acquisitions, disposals, MBOs, angel and private equity investments and restructurings
• Providing general corporate advisory support, including shareholder agreements, corporate structuring, and governance matters
• Advising on EMI schemes and other equity incentive arrangements
• Building and leading the corporate team
• Managing and developing key client and intermediary relationships
• Driving business development and networking activity

About you

• 7+ years’ PQE
• Strong technical expertise across a broad range of corporate matters
• Proven ability to work autonomously on complex transactions
• Commercially minded, with a track record or appetite for business development
• A collaborative leader, passionate about mentoring and developing others