Corporate Senior Associate

Corporate Senior Associate 6+ PQE - Leeds A highly regarded UK-Top 40 firm is looking for a Senior Associate with demonstrable skills in the Corporate space to join their leading national team, based in the Leeds office. The firm is well-known for their diverse and positive culture and their commitment to nurturing and developing talent. This is an award-winning national firm that is consistently recognised as a leading legal employer. If you're looking for a place of belonging, inclusivity and collaboration, this could be the right firm for you. They are extremely proud of their culture as they have created a working life and environment you will genuinely enjoy. This is a firm where you will be challenged to meet your full potential and nurture a career that you love. The national Corporate team provide a comprehensive range of services, with a focus on transactional work including M&A, management buy-outs and buy-ins and trade sales and disposals. They also handle re-organisations, re-structuring, joint ventures, shareholder agreements and investment agreements. Key responsibilities will include: - Handling own caseload of corporate transactional and company law advisory work (including structuring and governance) for a wide range of clients to include private and public companies, public sector bodies, LLPs, Partnerships, individuals and owner managed businesses. - Assisting the team with their work as required and supervision of junior team members. - Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a broad range of transactional and corporate documents. - Participating in business development. Candidate requirements: - Qualified Solicitor with 6+ years' PQE - Demonstrable experience across the full spectrum of private M&A transactions - The ability to work to own initiative and as part of a team - Strong attention to detail and exceptional drafting skills - Organised, methodical and logical approach - A strong commercial acumen On offer is hybrid/agile working as well as a market-leading salary in the region of £75k upwards depending on experience. The firm are also proud to offer a wide range of benefits tailored to you. 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