Corporate Solicitor

Corporate Solicitor 2-4 PQE - Leeds A well-regarded national firm seeks a talented Corporate Solicitor to join their busy team in Leeds. This position will suit an ambitious solicitor with at least 2 years' PQE and proven experience in all aspects of private M&A transactions. THE OPPORTUNITY This firm is widely recognised as a leading legal employer and consistently win awards for their culture and CSR. You will be joining a firm with a strong reputation for nurturing and developing talent throughout all levels of the organisation, without forfeiting a healthy work-life balance. The national corporate team deal with a wide range of matters, with a substantial focus on corporate transactional work, including mergers and acquisitions, management buy-outs and buy-ins, and trade sales and disposals. Clients include private equity funds, fund managers and investee companies and their management teams. The team also handle company re-organisations and re-structuring, joint ventures, shareholder agreements and investment agreements and offer advice on general company law compliance and corporate governance. As a member of this team, you will manage your own caseload and assist other lawyers with corporate transactional work and company law advisory work for a variety of clients including owner managed businesses, private and public companies, public sector bodies, LLPs, partnerships and individuals. ABOUT YOU · Qualified Solicitor with ideally 2-4 years' PQE · Proven experience in all aspects of private M&A transactions · Excellent drafting skills and strong attention to detail · Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative and as part of a team · Ability to work to strict deadlines, tight timetables, targets and client protocols while maintaining high standards in terms of accuracy and quality · A strong commercial acumen. OTHER INFORMATION · Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package · Exceptional people culture. If this sounds like your ideal opportunity and 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.