Senior Corporate M&A Associate | Growth & Mentorship

DWF LLP; Leeds; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

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Job summary

DWF LLP in Leeds is seeking a Senior Associate to join its Corporate team, focusing on robust M&A work and client advisory excellence. You will handle a varied caseload, draft essential deal documents, and contribute to client growth while mentoring junior lawyers.

You will collaborate closely with colleagues across sectors, delivering technically precise guidance and strategic advice in a fast-paced, supportive environment that values teamwork and professional development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a highly regarded corporate team.
• Experience on M&A transactions and drafting core deal and ancillary documentation.
• Willingness to advise on complex transactions whilst delivering technically excellent advice.
• Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Ability to manage and prioritise tasks effectively whilst meeting deadlines.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• With senior supervision, manage your own caseload of corporate M&A transactions.
• Deliver high-quality, technically precise, and commercially focused advice to clients with an excellent level of service.
• Contribute to the team's growth through networking and business development.
• Maintain and manage strong relationships with key clients whilst striving to achieve further growth through new and existing business.
• Play a hands-on role in mentoring junior lawyers and supporting their development.

Skills

M&A experience

Drafting core/ancillary docs

Client relationships

Task prioritisation

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Mentoring juniors

Job description

DWF LLP in Leeds is seeking a Senior Associate to join its Corporate team, focusing on robust M&A work and client advisory excellence. You will handle a varied caseload, draft essential deal documents, and contribute to client growth while mentoring junior lawyers.

You will collaborate closely with colleagues across sectors, delivering technically precise guidance and strategic advice in a fast-paced, supportive environment that values teamwork and professional development.