Senior Corporate Lawyer — Cross-Border M&A (Hybrid)

Eversheds Sutherland; Leeds; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly policy

Dental & health care

Wellness program

Pro bono & community work

Career development & mentoring

International exposure

Job summary

Eversheds Sutherland is seeking an experienced Corporate Lawyer to join the Leeds team at Senior Associate or Principal Associate level. The role targets 5-9 PQE with a strong M&A focus and exposure to cross-border transactions, private equity and reorganisations.

You will contribute to business development, build client relationships, and collaborate with international teams while delivering high-quality corporate work from Leeds.

Qualifications

• 5-9 years Post Qualified Experience in Corporate law.
• Experience handling multiple transactions with tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated delivery of excellent client service.
• Ability to build relationships across clients and practice groups.
• Willingness to coach and mentor junior lawyers.

Responsibilities

• Lead transactional work focused on M&A with cross-border elements.
• Engage in equity capital markets, private equity and reorganisations as needed.
• Develop and nurture client relationships and contribute to business development.
• Collaborate with national and international teams to deliver client mandates.

Skills

PQE 5-9 in Corporate law

M&A handling

Cross-border transactions

Client service

Relationship building

Coaching/mentoring juniors

Job description

Eversheds Sutherland is seeking an experienced Corporate Lawyer to join the Leeds team at Senior Associate or Principal Associate level. The role targets 5-9 PQE with a strong M&A focus and exposure to cross-border transactions, private equity and reorganisations.

You will contribute to business development, build client relationships, and collaborate with international teams while delivering high-quality corporate work from Leeds.