Senior Corporate Lawyer

Are you ready to step into a leadership role with a clear succession plan This is your opportunity to become Head of Department within an established Yorkshire law firm.

Our client a well-established Yorkshire-based law firm with a rich heritage and diverse client portfolio spanning Industry Manufacturing and Commercial sectors is seeking an ambitious Senior Corporate Lawyer as part of a strategic succession plan. With the current Head of Corporate Department approaching retirement this role offers a genuine pathway to departmental leadership within a supportive established firm.

Clear Succession Plan Join with a defined pathway to Head of Department as the current head prepares for retirement. This isnt a distant possibility its a structured succession opportunity.

Leadership from Day One Take ownership of a varied corporate caseload whilst mentoring junior team members and shaping the departments future direction.

Genuine Flexibility Based in Keighley with the option to work with the firm to establish a new satellite office in your preferred location.

Established Platform Step into a department with strong foundations loyal clients and a reputation built over many years ready for you to lead into the future.

As Senior Corporate Lawyer you will manage a high-quality caseload of corporate and commercial matters whilst preparing to take on departmental leadership responsibilities.

• Managing your own caseload of corporate and commercial matters independently including company formations share sales and purchases commercial contracts shareholder agreements and business restructures

• Advising clients across Industry Manufacturing and Commercial sectors on a broad range of corporate transactions and commercial matters

• Mentoring and supervising junior lawyers (NQ solicitor and apprentice) who will form the foundation of the departments future

• Building strong client relationships and acting as a trusted adviser to established and growing businesses

• Contributing to business development through networking client development and thought leadership

• Playing a key role in succession planning and preparing for Head of Department responsibilities

• Being office-based 3 days per week to provide hands-on mentorship and team development

• Shaping the strategic direction of the corporate department in collaboration with firm leadership

Qualified Solicitor with 5 years PQE in Corporate & Commercial Law

Strong technical expertise in corporate transactions (company formations share sales/purchases M&A commercial contracts shareholder agreements business restructures)

Proven track record of managing a varied corporate caseload independently with minimal supervision

Experience mentoring and developing junior lawyers or trainees

Excellent client relationship management and communication skills

Commercial awareness and pragmatic solutions-focused approach to client advice

Leadership ambition with genuine interest in progressing to Head of Department

Commitment to hybrid working (3 days office-based 2 days flexible)

Based in or willing to relocate to Keighley or surrounding Yorkshire areas

• Sector experience working with Industry Manufacturing or Commercial clients

• Demonstrated business development success in corporate law

• Experience in succession planning or departmental leadership roles

• Track record of team development and building high-performing legal teams

• Strong negotiation skills and experience handling complex transactions

• Involvement in strategic planning or departmental management

Salary: 60000 - 80000 (dependent on experience PQE and leadership readiness)

Career Development:

• Clear succession pathway to Head of Corporate Department (structured timeline)

• Leadership responsibilities from day one with mentorship and strategic input

• Partnership potential as the department and your role develop

• Full support for professional development and leadership training

• Autonomy to shape the departments future direction and growth strategy

Working Arrangements:

• Hybrid working model 3 days office-based 2 days…