Corporate Senior Associate

Corporate Senior Associate 7+ PQE - Leeds A UK-Top 100 commercial firm seeks a Corporate Senior Associate to join their growing team in Leeds. This is a growing national firm with an excellent reputation. They are proudly listed among 'The Times Best Law Firms 2022' and continue to receive numerous prestigious awards. The core values centre around fostering meaningful connections, achieving outcomes, upholding their standing, and acting with accountability. The Opportunity: This leading national firm are seeking a self-motivated Senior Associate to join their ambitious and expanding corporate law practice. In this role, you'll play a key part in providing commercially-focused, high-quality legal advice on M&A / transactional and corporate advisory matters to our growing corporate clientele, spanning both private and public sectors. The corporate team boasts extensive expertise in advising major corporates, trade/business owners, and stakeholders on M&A transactions, MBOs, corporate reorganizations, joint ventures, and private equity/venture capital. Additionally, they offer day-to-day corporate law/governance advice. Clients include major corporates, regional and national companies, business owners/start-ups, as well as various stakeholders. As a senior member of the national team, you'll collaborate closely with Partners, delivering innovative and client-centric advice. You'll also take a lead role in mentoring junior lawyers and actively participate in business development. What they're looking for: * Experience in corporate work, covering mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, restructurings, corporate governance, and general company law. * Proficiency in supporting corporate transactions across M&A, business/asset acquisitions and disposals, private equity, venture capital investments, joint ventures, and general company law. * Demonstrable legal acumen and commercial insight, offering tailored and solution-oriented advice to clients and colleagues in cross-disciplinary settings. * Previous experience in supervising junior lawyers is advantageous but not essential. * Enthusiasm and capability to engage in business development endeavours. * Personable approach with a positive outlook. * Strong communication skills and a professional approach to work. * Willingness to collaborate with colleagues at various levels, both senior and junior. If you possess these qualities and are looking for an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing team, please get in touch today! On offer is a competitive package with starting salary from £70k upwards in line with experience and a wide range other benefits. The firm operate a hybrid working policy, usually with 2/3 days in the office per week, however they are open to discussing further flexibility where necessary. If you would like to hear more about this role, please contact jenniferhepple@bcllegal.com to arrange a confidential chat. Or apply now with a copy of your CV for immediate consideration. BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.