Corporate Associate (2-4 PQE)

Overview

Join a busy Leeds corporate practice within a national law firm known for commercially focused advice on complex matters. You will work with partners and senior lawyers on a range of transactions, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions and exposure to private equity, restructurings, and equity capital markets. The role offers early responsibility, strong client exposure, and a supportive, growth-minded culture. This is an opportunity to accelerate your corporate career in a collaborative team that values business development and client relationships.

Pay / Benefits

• progression opportunities
• professional development
• close partner interaction
• supportive culture
• nationally high-quality work

Responsibilities

• Advising on mergers, acquisitions and corporate disposals
• Supporting and leading business and asset acquisitions, share sales and strategic transactions
• Assisting with private equity investments and management buy-outs
• Conducting due diligence exercises, data room reviews and disclosure processes
• Drafting and negotiating transaction documents and ancillary corporate documentation
• Preparing disclosure letters and supporting documentation
• Advising on shareholder agreements, joint ventures, LLP agreements and corporate reorganisations
• Supporting public company transactions, including IPOs and equity fundraising
• Building strong client relationships and engaging with referrers
• Contributing to business development, tenders and networking activities

Key requirements

• Qualified solicitor with 2–4 years’ post-qualification experience in a corporate team
• Strong experience advising on corporate transactions, especially M&A
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage matters and client relationships with appropriate supervision
• Strong commercial awareness and pragmatic problem-solving
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Collaborative approach and desire to contribute to a growing team
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ambition to progress within a national practice

• communication
• interpersonal skills
• collaboration
• due diligence
• data room reviews
• disclosure processes

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