6 July 2026
Senior Associate/Principal Associate - Corporate - Leeds 2-8 PQE
Key requirements
5-9 years of Post Qualified Experience in Corporate law Ability to deal with the competing demands of clients which arise from involvement in a number of separate transactions at once Ability to work flexibly to tight deadlines Ability to demonstrate the delivery of excellent client service
TrendsThe role
Eversheds Sutherland is seeking an experienced Corporate Lawyer for their Leeds team, suitable for Senior Associate or Principal Associate level candidates with 5-9 PQE. This role focuses primarily on transactional M&A work, with some involvement in equity capital markets, private equity, and reorganisations, supporting both local and global client mandates.
What you'll do
- Contribute proactively and enthusiastically to business development activity with the internal and external market
- Develop close working relationships with appropriate office contacts throughout the business, both nationally and internationally
- Support the busy M&A team locally
What we're looking for
5-9 years of Post Qualified Experience in Corporate law
Ability to deal with the competing demands of clients which arise from involvement in a number of separate transactions at once
Ability to work flexibly to tight deadlines
Ability to demonstrate the delivery of excellent client service
Drive, enthusiasm and ability to work well as part of a team
Ability to build great relationships, both with clients and with colleagues you work with in other practice groups
Strong commercial awareness
Experience of coaching/supervising and mentoring of more junior lawyers at Senior Associate or Principal Associate level
Experience of cross-border transactions· nice to have
Experience of Private Equity· nice to have
Some experience of supporting junior colleagues· nice to have
Benefits
Remote working policy
Commitment to flexible, agile and hybrid ways of working
Dental, healthcare and wellness support
Structured professional and personal training, mentoring and development programs
International and cross-function exposure
Pro bono work and community engagement
Retirement planning, insurance and assurance
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Senior Associate/Principal Associate - Corporate - Leeds 2-8 PQE
Eversheds Sutherland · Leeds
Leeds