Corporate Law Partner at Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions in Leeds

Corporate Partner

Location: Leeds (hybrid working available)

Salary: £100,000 to £150,000 plus bonus and benefits (dependent on experience and following)

Experience: Partner level, 9+ PQE

Our client is looking to appoint a Corporate Partner to join its Leeds-based Corporate team.

This is a senior opportunity for an ambitious corporate lawyer who wants to help shape the future direction of a growing department, with the backing of well-resourced internal support teams.

The Role

You will advise on a broad range of corporate matters, with a strong focus on owner-managed businesses and mid-market transactions.

Key work includes:

• Acquisitions and disposals of owner-managed businesses
• Sales to VC and PE-backed buyers
• Shareholder agreements and advising business owners
• Group reorganisations
• Management buyouts (MBOs)
• Joint venture agreements

You will also play an active role in business development, building on an existing network and developing new relationships.

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Admission to the Solicitors Roll
• Partner level corporate experience with 9+ PQE
• Strong corporate transactional background gained within a busy corporate team
• Experience advising on acquisitions and disposals, shareholder agreements and business owner advisory work
• Confidence advising on group reorganisations, MBOs and joint ventures
• Demonstrable track record of business development and the ability to generate work from existing clients and new prospects
• Personable, creative and supportive approach, with the ability to lead by example

What’s On Offer

• 30 days’ holiday plus your birthday off
• Ability to purchase up to 5 additional days’ holiday per year
• Option to carry up to 3 days’ holiday into the next holiday year
• 7 hours’ wellbeing time per year (bookable in 1-hour slots)
• Health Cash Plan (including 24-hour advice line and counselling access)
• Group life assurance
• Pension contribution (with salary exchange option)
• Perkbox retail discounts and wellbeing hub
• Structured induction, ongoing in-house training and external training opportunities
• Social events including an annual Christmas party and summer BBQ
• Free refreshments (tea, coffee and weekly fresh fruit)
• Staff legal benefits including:
• Residential conveyancing on your sole or main residence at no cost (excluding disbursements)
• Standard will preparation for you (or your spouse) at no charge (excluding IHT planning)
• Discounted legal services for you and your immediate family
• Long service awards at key milestones

Working Arrangements

Full-time: Monday to Friday. Leeds office base, with hybrid working available on request (up to 2 days from home per week) once established in role.

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We will always obtain your express permission before sharing your details with our client.

Pay: £100,147.00-£150,971.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bereavement leave
• Canteen
• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Employee mentoring programme
• Flexitime
• Gym membership
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Profit sharing
• Transport links
• Work from home

Experience:

• post qualified : 5 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person