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Reference Number:
JH/140077/01
Posted:
21st October 2024
Corporate Senior Associate or Legal Director | 4+ PQE | Leeds
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Corporate Solicitor to join a top-ranked practice in Leeds. As a Senior Associate or Legal Director in this highly regarded team, you will undertake a broad spectrum of corporate work, some of which will involve an international element, with as much responsibility as you are ready to take on.
THE OPPORTUNITY
This is a UK-Top100 commercial firm with an outstanding reputation that spans both nationally and internationally. The firm has won awards for their career and development opportunities and are well-known for their excellent quality work. There are significant opportunities for progression with tailored progression paths mapped out from the outset, allowing you to achieve your professional goals in a truly stimulating environment. There are very reasonable targets in place with considerably lower chargeable hours targets than competitor firms, making this the ideal firm if you're looking for a good work-life balance without forfeiting on the quality and profile of work.
The Corporate team is consistently ranked as top-tier in all major legal directories and is home to some of the best in the country. As a senior member of the team, you will work closely with Partners across a broad spectrum of work, with as much responsibility as you're ready take on. There is a stellar client base with both national and international clients, including private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies, large private groups and local publicly listed entities.
The work is of the highest quality and you will regularly work on cross-border deals. The team typically works on M&A, private equity, IPOs and ECM work, public takeovers as well as general corporate advisory matters. This makes for a varied and interesting role, with the opportunity to later specialise should you wish to do so.
ABOUT YOU
The ideal candidate will have the following skills and attributes:
· Qualified Solicitor with at least 4 years' PQE.
· Experience gained within an established practice.
· Strong technical experience with the ability to run transactions with limited supervision.
· The ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients.
· Ideally experience of supervising junior team members, or at least the desire to do so.
· A strong commercial acumen and willing to participate in business development.
OTHER INFORMATION
· Market-leading salary and bonus scheme, as well as a comprehensive benefits package.
· Clear progression path right up to Partner.
· Top-ranked Corporate practice.
If this sounds like your ideal opportunity, or you would like to discuss other similar opportunities please get in touch with jenniferhepple@bcllegal.com to discuss further.
Or apply now with an up-to-date CV for immediate consideration!
BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.
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