Full job descriptionAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Corporate Solicitor in Leeds to join a growing corporate team within a large national law firm. Working closely with experienced Partners, you will gain exposure to a varied range of mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions and wider corporate matters, while benefiting from the support and resources of an established national practice
Client Details
Our client is a highly regarded national legal firm with an established reputation for delivering commercially focused legal advice to businesses across a wide range of sectors. Their Corporate team is ranked by the legal directories in Yorkshire and this role comes with a competitive salary and benefits package
Description
The Corporate Solicitor will be:


*Working closely with Partners on a broad range of corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions and private equity deals.
*Advising private and public companies on corporate matters, delivering commercially focused legal advice.
*Working on transactions from initial instruction through to completion, ensuring matters progress efficiently.
*Assisting with due diligence, transaction documentation, negotiations and deal execution.
*Collaborating with colleagues across the growing Leeds team and the wider national corporate practice.
*Building strong relationships with clients and contributing to the delivery of excellent client service.
*Developing technical expertise across a diverse range of corporate transactions and sectors.
*Contributing to the continued growth and success of the corporate team.
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Profile
The Corporate Solicitor should be:


*A solicitor with NQ to 1 year’s PQE in corporate law.
*Interested in developing experience across mergers and acquisitions, private equity and wider corporate matters.
*Able to demonstrate strong analytical, drafting and communication skills.
*Commercially aware, with a proactive approach to problem solving and client service.
*A confident team player who enjoys working collaboratively with Partners and colleagues across different offices.
*Motivated to build a long term career within a large national law firm.
*Keen to learn, develop and contribute to a growing corporate practice.
*Ties to Leeds
Job Offer
*Salary between £63,000 and £68,000
*26 days holiday leave.
*5% pension contribution.
*bonus scheme.
*Hybrid working arrangements.
*Private medical insurance.
If you’re interested in this role, apply now.