Corporate & Commercial Associate Legal Director
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Job Description
Corporate & Commercial Associate to Legal Director
Salary: 60000 - 100000
Location: Leeds City Centre
Top-Tier International Firm
Are you an ambitious corporate lawyer ready to take the next step in your career with a leading international law firm
Our client a prestigious Top 100 international law firm with a strong presence across the UK and globally is seeking a talented Corporate & Commercial Associate or Legal Director to join their thriving Leeds office. This is an exceptional opportunity to work on high-value complex transactions whilst benefiting from the resources and reputation of a major player in the legal market.
The Role
As a Corporate & Commercial Associate/Legal Director youll be at the heart of sophisticated corporate transactions advising clients across diverse sectors on their most important business matters. Youll work alongside experienced partners and collaborate with colleagues across multiple offices gaining exposure to work that genuinely makes a difference to businesses nationally and internationally.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Advising onmergers and acquisitions corporate restructuring and commercial contracts
- Managing your own caseload whilst supporting partners on high-value transactions
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships with a focus on business development
- Drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements
- Providing strategic commercial advice to clients across various industry sectors
- Mentoring and supervising junior team members
- Contributing to the continued growth and success of the Leeds corporate team
About You
Essential Requirements:
- Qualified Solicitorwith4-8 years PQEin corporate and commercial law
- Proven experience inUK corporate transactions including M&A and commercial contracts
- Strong technical drafting and negotiation skills
- Excellent client relationship management abilities
- Commercial awareness and business development mindset
- Ability to work independently whilst contributing effectively to team success
- Outstanding communication skills both written and verbal
Desirable:
- Experience working within a Top 100 or international law firm environment
- Sector-specific expertise (e.g. technology healthcare energy or financial services)
- Demonstrable track record of business development or client origination
Whats On Offer
Competitive Remuneration Package:
- Salary:60000 - 100000 (dependent on experience and PQE level)
- Performance-based bonus schemelinked to individual and firm success
- Comprehensive private medical insurancefor you and your family
- Generous pension contribution scheme
- Income protection and life assurance
Career Development:
- Clearprogression pathway to Legal Director and Partner level
- Access toextensive training programmesand professional development opportunities
- Secondment opportunities across UK and international offices
- Mentorship from experienced partners and senior lawyers
Work-Life Balance:
- Hybrid working arrangementswith flexibility to work from home
- Generous annual leave entitlement(25 days plus bank holidays increasing with service)
- Enhanced parental leave policies
- Wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance programme
Additional Benefits:
- Modern collaborative office space inLeeds city centrewith excellent transport links
- Season ticket loan and cycle-to-work scheme
- Professional subscriptions and Law Society fees paid
- Regular social events and firm-wide initiatives
- Commitment to diversity inclusion and corporate social responsibility
Location & Working Arrangements
Based in the firms Leeds city centre office youll benefit from a vibrant collaborative working environment with state-of-the-art facilities. The office is easily accessible by public transport and offers flexible hybrid working allowing you to balance office collaboration with home working as appropriate.
Why This Opportunity
This role offers the perfect combination of challenging high-quality work genuine career progression and work-life balance. Youll be joining a firm that invests in its people values diversity of thought and provides the platform for ambitious lawyers to build rewarding long-term careers.
Whether youre looking to develop your expertise further at associate level or ready to step up to Legal Director this opportunity provides the environment support and client base to achieve your professional goals.
Next Steps
If youre a driven corporate lawyer looking for your next challenge with a leading international firm wed love to hear from you.
To apply or discuss this opportunity in confidence please contact:
Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in this role.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Diploma
- Human Resource Management
- Accountancy
- EMS
- FMCG
