Lawyer – Corporate Department, Leeds

Chadwick Lawrence is a leading local law firm with a successful and growing Corporate team.

Our multi‑disciplinary team works with local, national and international clients from a broad range of industries to deliver specialty legal services. The Corporate team undertakes various corporate, commercial and finance work at all levels. We pride ourselves on giving sound commercial advice and on providing exceptional solutions for every aspect of our clients’ corporate and business law requirements.

We offer a supportive environment for career development, exciting challenges and opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are looking to recruit and develop talented lawyers who will help us achieve both our own potential and the success of the firm.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Corporate lawyer to work within our growing Corporate team, primarily based at our Leeds Office but with the possibility to work partly from home.

Ideally suited to someone with 5+ years of experience in corporate work; however we will consider applicants who otherwise demonstrate the skills and experience we seek.

As a candidate you will be enthusiastic, ambitious and eager to develop technical and commercial skills through a wide range of quality instructions. Your caseload will cover all areas of business law, leading on transactional work while also handling complex group re‑organisations, shareholder agreements and general corporate advisory.

• 5+ years of experience working in corporate law within a firm or in‑house.
• Strong IT skills.
• A high degree of initiative and ability to manage time and workload effectively.
• Excellent communication skills with a desire to promote the team and the firm internally and externally.
• A willingness to learn, to drive your own career progression and to be proactive in achieving this.

Chadwick Lawrence is an equal opportunities employer. Selection criteria and procedures are reviewed regularly to ensure that individuals are treated on the basis of their relevant merits and abilities.