Corporate Legal Director

Company: CRA Legal
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Location: Leeds
Job Description:

Role: Corporate Legal Director – Lead Role (M&A / Corporate Advisory)

Location: Sheffield (National Law Firm)

Salary: £80,000 – £150,000 DOE

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Working pattern: Hybrid (50% office / 50% home)

Benefits: 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays, private health, annual individual bonus, company-wide bonus (c.20% of salary), mapped route to equity

Overview

CRA Consulting is recruiting for a leading national firm seeking a Corporate Legal Director to spearhead its Sheffield corporate practice. This is an excellent platform for a proven Senior Corporate Solicitor-or a high-performing Senior Associate-seeking a clear pathway to Partnership with equity milestones outlined from day one.

Key responsibilities

  • Lead and deliver mid-market M&A, PE/VC, joint ventures, reorganisations and corporate governance matters
  • Act as primary contact for key clients; manage transactions end-to-end from heads to completion
  • Supervise and develop junior lawyers; drive efficiency and technical excellence across deals
  • Lead BD/origination: pitches, referrer networks, and cross-selling with national practice groups
  • Contribute to Sheffield office strategy, team resourcing and profitability

About you

  • UK-qualified Corporate Solicitor (c. 8+ PQE as a guide) with a strong deals record
  • Confident leading complex transactions and negotiating at board level
  • Demonstrable team leadership and mentoring capability
  • Commercially astute with proven client development/origination skills

Package & progression

  • £80,000 – £150,000 base salary (DOE)
  • Hybrid working (50% office / 50% home)
  • 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays
  • Private health cover
  • Annual individual bonus + company-wide bonus (c.20% of salary)
  • Transparent pathway to Partnership with a defined route to equity

Equal opportunities

Applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of background.

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Posted: October 2nd, 2026