2 PQE Corporate Solicitor - Leeds
JOB_53689384763431Job type
PermanentLocation
LeedsWorking Pattern
Flexible Working,Full-timeSpecialism
Private PracticeIndustry
LegalPay
Subject to experience
Talented corporate lawyer role in Leeds for solicitors with a minimum of 2PQE corporate experience.
An opportunity has arisen for a talented Corporate Solicitor (2PQE+) to join a popular regional practice in Leeds with a truly national client base. This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious lawyer who enjoys a broad range of corporate transactional work and wants to take on early responsibility within a supportive and forward-thinking practice.
About the Role
You will work across a diverse portfolio of clients, from entrepreneurial start‑ups and early‑stage ventures to established regional and national businesses. The role offers genuine variety and the opportunity to build deep, long-term client relationships.
Your work will span the full spectrum of corporate matters, including:
- Business sales and acquisitions across all sectors
- Strategic planning and structuring for growing and scaling companies
- IPOs, secondary fundraisings and share issues
- Private equity, venture capital and other investment transactions
- Shareholder arrangements, joint ventures and collaborations
- Partnerships and LLP structuring
- Corporate tax aspects of transactions and reorganisations
- Advisory and transactional work for early-stage and high‑growth companies, giving you meaningful exposure to businesses at exciting points in their lifecycle.
About You
This role would be perfect for a solicitor with:
- At least 2 years’ PQE in a reputable corporate team
- Strong technical skills with the ability to manage your own matters under supervision
- A commercial mindset and genuine interest in helping businesses grow
- Excellent drafting, communication and negotiation skills
- A proactive, collaborative approach and confidence in building client relationships
Why Join?
- A high-quality and varied corporate caseload
- The chance to be closely involved with innovative and early‑stage companies
- Support for career progression and business development
- A friendly, collaborative team culture
For further information about this opportunity, please contact Samuel Higgins at Hays Legal (0113 200 3717 / Samuel.Higgins@hays.com).
2 PQE Corporate Solicitor - LeedsJOB_536893847634312026-01-212026-04-21
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