Corporate Associate / Senior Associate

Your new company

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded Northern law firm with a strong reputation for delivering exceptional legal advice to a diverse client base ranging from owner-managed businesses and SMEs through to large national organisations. With continued growth across its Corporate team, the firm is looking to appoint a Corporate

Associate or Senior Associate to join its Leeds or Newcastle office.

The firm offers a collaborative and supportive culture, high-quality work, genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing team and a strong work-life balance.

Your new role

You will join an established Corporate team advising on a broad range of corporate transactions and advisory matters, including:

• Mergers and acquisitions
• Management buyouts and buy-ins
• Corporate restructures
• Shareholder agreements and corporate governance matters
• Joint ventures and investment transactions
• General company law and commercial advisory work
• You will work closely with partners and senior lawyers on complex transactions while also managing your own matters and developing strong client relationships.

What you'll need to succeed

• Qualified solicitor with between 3 and 8 years' PQE gained within a recognised corporate team
• Experience advising on M&A transactions and general corporate matters
• Strong technical skills and commercial awareness
• Ability to manage client relationships and contribute to business development initiatives
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A proactive and collaborative approach
• Applications from candidates at both Associate and Senior Associate level are encouraged.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• High-quality corporate work with a strong regional and national client base
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Supportive and collegiate team environment
• Opportunity to work alongside recognised corporate specialists

What you need to do now

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