Corporate Partner

Corporate Partner | Leeds | Opportunity to make a mark as part of a growing team.

Our client is seeking an experienced and strategic Corporate Partner to join their dynamic national team, to be based in Leeds. This role offers a unique opportunity for an established corporate solicitor to take their career to the next level within a forward-thinking firm renowned for its strong market presence and high-profile client portfolio. The successful candidate will help lead the next wave of development, contribute to both local and national initiatives, and work alongside a talented team of professionals across various disciplines. The role involves advising a diverse range of clients — from private companies and private equity firms to entrepreneur-managed businesses and fast-growing enterprises — on complex transactional and advisory matters across national and international markets.

Requirements

• Established Corporate Partner with a proven track record in handling high-profile transactions and corporate advisory work.
• Demonstrable ability to add value to the growth of this team as part of the wider business services group growth
• Strong national and international transactional experience, possibly including cross-border deals.
• Excellent client management skills and the ability to build and maintain high-level relationships.
• Highly motivated with a strategic mindset and a track record of leading teams or significant projects.
• Deep knowledge of corporate law, including company formations, governance, shareholder arrangements, and M&A processes.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid working environment and contribute to a collaborative team culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage high-value M&A transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, and strategic alliances such as joint ventures and capital raising exercises.
• Provide expert advice on business formations, expansions, reorganisations, and exit strategies.
• Advise on company structures, shareholder agreements, corporate governance, and general corporate matters.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across disciplines such as property, employment, tax, pensions, environmental, and regulatory teams to deliver seamless service to clients.
• Maintain and grow strong relationships with clients, supporting their current needs and identifying future opportunities.
• Contribute to the firm’s ongoing development and broader strategic initiatives.

Benefits and Culture

• Opportunity for a significant salary and performance-related incentives - appropriate for contribution
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements to promote work-life balance.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment with opportunities for professional development.
• Access to high-profile and diverse client portfolio, offering stimulating and rewarding work.
• Strategic contribution to a forward-thinking, ambitious firm with clear growth plans.

Find out more

If you are interested in this career-making opportunity for a Corporate Partner or want to hear about similar opportunities, get in touch with Rachael Mann on 0113 4677111 for a confidential conversation.