Corporate lawyer (2-3PQE)

Corporate Solicitor (2–3 PQE) | Leeds | Harkaye Core Talent

Harkaye Core Talent is delighted to be partnering with a highly regarded and fast-growing Yorkshire law firm in the search for a talented Corporate Solicitor to join its thriving Corporate team.

This opportunity is ideally suited to a lawyer with circa 2–3 years’ PQE gained within a respected regional, national or international firm who is looking to take the next step within a collaborative, ambitious and commercially focused practice.

The Opportunity

You will join a busy and well-established Corporate team advising an impressive client base across a broad range of high-quality corporate matters, including:

• Mergers & acquisitions

• Business disposals and acquisitions

• Private equity and investment transactions

• Shareholder agreements

• Corporate restructuring and strategic advisory work

This role offers excellent exposure to sophisticated transactions, direct client contact, and the opportunity to work closely with experienced partners within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

What We’re Looking For

• circa 2–3 years’ PQE within Corporate law

• Experience gained within a medium or large commercial law firm

• Strong technical and commercial drafting skills

• Excellent communication and relationship management ability

• A proactive and collaborative approach

• Ambition to develop within a successful and growing regional practice

The Package

The successful candidate will benefit from a highly competitive package including:

• Hybrid working

• 25+ days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Option to purchase additional annual leave

• Pension scheme

• Private medical insurance

• Life assurance

• Health cash plan

• Employee assistance programme

• Interest-free travel loans

• Rewards, recognition and wellbeing platform

Why Harkaye Core Talent?

At Harkaye Core Talent, we specialise in connecting exceptional legal professionals with firms that genuinely align with their career ambitions, culture and long-term goals.

Our approach is relationship-led, consultative and discreet — ensuring every candidate receives a tailored recruitment experience built on transparency, market insight and trust.