Corporate Associate / Senior Associate

Company: Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
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Location: Leeds
Job Description:

Job Description

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Your new company

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n This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded Northern law firm with a strong reputation for delivering exceptional legal advice to a diverse client base ranging from owner-managed businesses and SMEs through to large national organisations. With continued growth across its Corporate team, the firm is looking to appoint a Corporate

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Associate or Senior Associate to join its Leeds or Newcastle office.

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The firm offers a collaborative and supportive culture, high-quality work, genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing team and a strong work-life balance.

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n Your new role

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You will join an established Corporate team advising on a broad range of corporate transactions and advisory matters, including:

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  • Mergers and acquisitions
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  • Management buyouts and buy-ins
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  • Corporate restructures
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  • Shareholder agreements and corporate governance matters
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  • Joint ventures and investment transactions
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  • General company law and commercial advisory work
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  • You will work closely with partners and senior lawyers on complex transactions while also managing your own matters and developing strong client relationships.
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n What you'll need to succeed

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  • Qualified solicitor with between 3 and 8 years' PQE gained within a recognised corporate team
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  • Experience advising on M&A transactions and general corporate matters
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  • Strong technical skills and commercial awareness
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  • Ability to manage client relationships and contribute to business development initiatives
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  • Excellent communication and organisational skills
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  • A proactive and collaborative approach
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  • Applications from candidates at both Associate and Senior Associate level are encouraged.
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n What you'll get in return

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  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
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  • High-quality corporate work with a strong regional and national client base
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  • Genuine career progression opportunities
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  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
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  • Supportive and collegiate team environment
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  • Opportunity to work alongside recognised corporate specialists
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n If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Posted: October 18th, 2026