Corporate Senior Associate | 4+ PQE | Leeds | Route to partnership |
Ambitious Senior Associate looking for meaningful progression, high-quality work, and a platform to build your profile?
We’re working with a leading national law firm that is seeking to recruit a Corporate Senior Associate with 4+ years’ PQE to play a key role within its highly regarded team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven lawyer who wants to take the next step in their career, with genuine prospects for partnership and access to high-profile work.
You’ll work alongside market-leading Partners on complex, headline-making transactions and be encouraged to take on leadership responsibilities across client relationships, transactions, mentoring, and business development.
Why join this team?
• High-end deals: act on significant domestic and cross-border M&A, private equity, and strategic investments for major corporates, funds, and entrepreneurs
• Route to partnership: clear and achievable progression pathway with mentoring and support from senior leaders
• Autonomy & influence: genuine opportunity to make your mark — both within the team and on clients
• Collaborative culture: values-driven firm where ambition is matched with a supportive, down-to-earth working environment
The role will involve:
• Leading on complex transactions and supervising mid-level and junior lawyers
• Drafting, negotiating, and advising on key corporate documentation
• Managing client relationships and being a trusted first point of contact for commercial advice
• Driving business development initiatives, contributing to pitches, tenders, and wider strategy for growth
• Playing a role in mentoring and team leadership as the group continues to expand
About you:
• Qualified Solicitor with 4+ years’ PQE in Corporate work
• A strong track record of advising on M&A, private equity, and general corporate matters
• Excellent technical ability coupled with commercial awareness
• Confident in leading transactions and nurturing client relationships
If you are interested in learning more about this Senior Associate opportunity, please reach out to Sophie Linley on 0113 236 6711.