Senior Corporate M&A & PE Counsel

Freeths; Leicester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Freeths’ East Midlands Corporate Team is seeking a senior corporate lawyer in Leicester with 7+ years PQE. You will take a leading role across the full range of corporate work, with autonomy and strong technical skills.

You’ll supervise junior lawyers, oversee deal execution, and cultivate client relationships while contributing to firm-wide business development initiatives. The role emphasizes teamwork, project management, and delivering high-quality advice across mergers, acquisitions and

Qualifications

• 7+ years PQE in corporate law and advisory work.
• Experience in M&A, private equity, and governance.
• Ability to supervise juniors and manage client relations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day supervision and training of junior team members.
• Lead execution of corporate deals and client instructions.
• Maintain strong financial and compliance hygiene throughout engagements.
• Develop client networks and lead business development initiatives.

Skills

Corporate law

M&A

Private equity

Team leadership

Business development

Job description

Freeths’ East Midlands Corporate Team is seeking a senior corporate lawyer in Leicester with 7+ years PQE. You will take a leading role across the full range of corporate work, with autonomy and strong technical skills.

You’ll supervise junior lawyers, oversee deal execution, and cultivate client relationships while contributing to firm-wide business development initiatives. The role emphasizes teamwork, project management, and delivering high-quality advice across mergers, acquisitions and