Tier 1 Legal 500 & Chambers-ranked Firm · Corporate
Corporate Senior Associate
Senior Associate appointment into a highly regarded Corporate team at one of Europe's fastest-growing firms, managing your own caseload and leading on smaller deals whilst supporting Senior Lawyers on high-value matters.
Leeds Hybrid (up to 2 days WFH) 5+ PQE
Key Highlights
- ▸One of Europe's fastest-growing firms in recent years
- ▸Wide-ranging UK and international client base (25 jurisdictions in the last 12 months)
- ▸Most active dealmakers in the region for the last 5 years
- ▸Clear scope for business development and long-term client relationships
About the Opportunity
The firm's Corporate team have been the most active dealmakers in the region for the last 5 years, with deals in excess of £100m. They work with businesses at all stages and are highly skilled at helping companies through the various growing pains and challenges of growth. Applications are welcomed from Senior Associates with at least 5 years' PQE, or Associates already operating at a more senior level.
Responsibilities
- ·Manage your own caseload and client relationships with support as needed
- ·Lead on smaller deals whilst supporting Senior Lawyers on high-value matters
- ·Work with a wide-ranging client base including Private Companies and PLCs, UK and internationally
- ·Build long-term client connections and contribute to business development
- ·Collaborate closely with other teams across the firm to share opportunities, knowledge and best practice
- ·Support the technical development of junior team members
What We're Looking For
- ·Minimum 5 years' PQE
- ·Technical specialist across M&A, private equity investments, buyouts, joint ventures, reorganisations and corporate governance
- ·Experience supporting the technical development of junior team members
- ·Ideally some networking and business development activity
- ·Motivated, commercially minded team player, calm under pressure
- ·Able to work equally well autonomously and collaboratively
Benefits
- ·25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off (buy/sell options)
- ·Private Health scheme
- ·Profit share scheme
- ·Volunteer days
- ·Pension and Life Assurance
- ·Generous family friendly leave
- ·Wellness benefits including onsite yoga/pilates and mental health programmes
- ·Perkbox, reduced travel/parking charges, cycle to work scheme with secure onsite bike storage