Corporate Associate

An opening for an experienced, well rounded Corporate Associate (2-6 years PQE) has come onto the market to join a highly ambitious and fast growing Corporate practice in Leeds. This firm have rapidly grown their Corporate practice, particularly within Venture Capital and Private Equity.

This firm combine outstanding legal expertise with creative thinking which is just one reason they are at the top of the Legal 500 rankings and widely recognised across the globe.

The Firm

This top 50 ranked and top tier in a number of areas in the legal 500. They are multi-award winning, and just recently they won the award for legal employer of the year at a prestigious industry awards ceremony.

The firm are innovative, forward-thinking and what really stands them apart is, despite their size they have a truly people focussed approach. There is no better example of this than there growing number of home-grown Partners, the firm have a reputation throughout the industry for nurturing and developing legal talent.

The firm have an impressive client base, which has a growing number of FTSE 250 companies. The practice now stands at over 10 offices nationally, with plans for a new office launch in the near future. You will also find that they have access to a global network, which gives them competitive edge.

You will find a supportive culture, where Partners are accessible to all. The firm have a strong leadership team and ambitious plans to continue to take more market share, making now an exciting time to join the firm.

The Role

The firm are seeking to hire a Corporate Solicitor 2-6 PQE into their flourishing Leeds office.

You will work as part of a highly ranked legal 500 team. The team is busy and has had an influx of new work, making now an exciting time to join.

The department advises companies, management teams, investors and debt providers through the business life cycle, from start-up and first round finance through M&A, management transactions, venture and development funding, restructuring, capital reductions, private equity funding and exits.

You will deal with a broad caseload, the variety of which will make for an interesting role.

Requirements

You will be a Corporate Solicitor with 2-6 years PQE - However, the firm are also recruiting at the senior level in Corporate (Senior associate to Partner level candidates) so please do still feel free to apply if you've got more experience)

• You should have first-class communication skills and a strong work ethic
• Salaries will be genuinely competitive and negotiable depending on your level of PQE, you will also receive an industry leading benefits package

This is a stand-out opportunity for a Corporate Solicitor to join this leading Top 50 based in their Leeds office.

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