Corporate Partner - #2102979

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Corporate Partner to join a highly regarded law firm in Leeds. Working alongside a Legal 500 and Chambers recognised team, you will work on high value Corporate matters, play a key role in developing the practice, and help shape the future direction of the department as part of a planned succession strategy.

Client Details

Our client is a full service regional law firm with an outstanding reputation across Yorkshire and a growing national client base. With multiple offices, the firm is recognised by the legal directories for the quality of its legal advice and commitment to client service. It has built an excellent reputation as an employer through its investment in technology, professional development and flexible working practices. Lawyers are supported by dedicated marketing, IT and business support teams, allowing them to focus on delivering exceptional client service while continuing to grow their practice.

Description

The Corporate Partner will be:

• Advising clients on mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions and corporate restructures
• Acting for a broad range of owner managed businesses, investors and corporate clients across the region
• Building and developing long term client relationships
• Helping business development and marketing initiatives to expand the Corporate practice
• Supervising, mentoring and developing junior lawyers within the team
• Working closely with fellow partners on strategic growth plans
• Delivering commercially focused legal advice on complex Corporate matters

Profile

The Corporate Partner should be:

• A solicitor or equivalent with at least 9 years' PQE in Corporate law
• Experienced in mergers and acquisitions, private equity and complex Corporate transactions
• Able to demonstrate a strong following or established network across Yorkshire or the wider region
• Commercially minded with excellent client relationship skills
• An accomplished business developer with a track record of winning work
• An effective mentor with experience supervising and developing junior lawyers
• Motivated to contribute to the long term success of the firm

Job Offer

• Salary ranging from £100,000 to £150,000
• Generous 30 days of holiday leave.
• 5% pension contribution
• Access to private medical insurance for you and your family.
• An opportunity to work with a respected organisation in the business services industry.