Corporate Lawyer

Corporate Lawyer

Job Overview:

We are delighted to represent our client in offering an opportunity to join their award-winning corporate team as a Corporate Lawyer. Our client is renowned as one of the most progressive law firms in the North of England, celebrated for its commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace. This includes accolades such as being a Great Place to Work© consistently since 2021 and recognition as one of the UK's Best Workplaces for Women.

With a thriving Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) practice, this role offers the chance to engage in a wide spectrum of challenging and rewarding transactions, enhancing your expertise across all facets of corporate law. The successful candidate will have the flexibility to be based in any of the clients offices in Cumbria, Carlisle, or Newcastle.

What You'll Get:

• Competitive Salary: An extremely competitive salary ranging from £40,000 to £65,000, negotiable based on experience.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Includes Private Medical Health Insurance and 30 days of holiday, plus the unique perk of having your birthday off every year.
• Professional Growth: Unparalleled support and guidance to progress your career within a growing and ambitious firm.
• Work Environment: Join a friendly and enthusiastic team that prides itself on a strong focus on employee wellbeing and work-life balance.

Your Mission:

In this pivotal role, you will handle a broad array of corporate tasks, primarily focusing on mergers, acquisitions, disposals, buy-ins and buyouts, joint ventures, investments, shareholder agreements, and general corporate governance advice. The role promises early exposure to market-leading transactions and the opportunity to work closely with high-quality clients and knowledgeable colleagues. For those with greater experience, responsibilities will include managing your own transactions and contributing significantly to the development and expansion of the corporate team. Collaboration and team involvement are key, and maintaining strong, effective relationships within the firm and with clients will be essential.

Key Competencies:

• Proven transactional experience in corporate law with a commercial approach.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with both clients and colleagues.
• Demonstrated capability to manage complex transactions independently (applicable for candidates with higher PQE).
• Strong team player qualities with excellent interpersonal skills.
• 2+ PQE

Offer Details:

• Salary: £40,000 - £65,000, based on experience.
• Location: Positions available in Cumbria, Carlisle, or Newcastle.
• Office Setup: Choice of office locations with a focus on creating an optimal work environment for all team members.