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Corporate Legal Director

Hybrid in Leeds·Added 2 months ago (last checked 15 Oct)

Agency
Michael Page UK

1246 open roles

Overview

Salary
£100,000 - £115,000 a year

About £5,710 - £6,190 a month after tax.

Work mode
Hybrid, Leeds
Contract
Permanent contract
Experience
8+ years
Holiday
26 days holiday
Pension
5% employer pension

Skills

Requirements

The Corporate Legal Director should be:

  • A solicitor with at least 8 years PQE in corporate law.
  • Experienced in mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions and corporate reorganisations.
  • Managing complex, high value transactions with minimal supervision.
  • An accomplished relationship builder with excellent client management skills.
  • Experienced in supervising and developing junior lawyers.
  • Commercially minded with strong business development experience.
  • An excellent communicator with outstanding drafting and negotiation skills.
  • Looking to progress within a large, highly respected corporate team.

Pay & benefits

  • Salary: £100,000 to £115,000 plus bonus
  • 26 days of holiday leave.
  • 5% pension contribution.
  • Health care benefits.
  • Bonus of up to 30%.
  • Hybrid working arrangements.

If you're interested in this role, apply now.

The role

Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Corporate Legal Director to join a highly regarded corporate team in Leeds. Working on complex, high value transactions, you will take a role in major deals, mentor junior lawyers and support the continued growth of a nationally recognised practice.
  • Join a top ranked corporate team who deal with major transactions
  • Excellent career progression with high quality national work

About Our Client

Our client is an award winning commercial law firm with a strong national reputation for advising large businesses, financial institutions and investors. The firm continues to invest heavily in its people, technology and long term strategy. Its great culture, excellent staff engagement and commitment to career development have earned industry recognition, making it an outstanding place for lawyers looking to take the next step in their career. The firm offers exposure to premium quality work.

Job Description

The Corporate Legal Director will be:

  • Working on complex corporate transactions from instruction through to completion.
  • Advising clients on mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments, corporate reorganisations and public takeovers.
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with a broad portfolio of clients.
  • Taking responsibility for managing matters efficiently while delivering exceptional client service.
  • Mentoring junior members of the corporate team.
  • Working with partners on business development initiatives and networking activities.
  • Identifying opportunities to grow existing client relationships.
  • Working closely with colleagues across the wider firm on multidisciplinary matters.
  • Playing a key role in the continued success and growth of the corporate practice

The Successful Applicant

The Corporate Legal Director should be:

  • A solicitor with at least 8 years PQE in corporate law.
  • Experienced in mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions and corporate reorganisations.
  • Managing complex, high value transactions with minimal supervision.
  • An accomplished relationship builder with excellent client management skills.
  • Experienced in supervising and developing junior lawyers.
  • Commercially minded with strong business development experience.
  • An excellent communicator with outstanding drafting and negotiation skills.
  • Looking to progress within a large, highly respected corporate team.

What's on Offer

  • Salary: £100,000 to £115,000 plus bonus
  • 26 days of holiday leave.
  • 5% pension contribution.
  • Health care benefits.
  • Bonus of up to 30%.
  • Hybrid working arrangements.

If you're interested in this role,

About Michael Page UK

Michael Page is a recruitment agency that connects businesses with job seekers, offering services ranging from experienced professional hiring to executive search, scaled recruitment and outsourcing solutions. The company operates globally, with more than 100 offices across 34 countries.

Its teams blend market insights, data and advanced technology to deliver hiring outcomes, and it also publishes career advice and salary guides for job seekers.

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