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Corporate Associate / Senior Associate
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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
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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
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