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Legal Director - Corporate

Job in Leeds, West Yorkshire, ME17, England, UK
Listing for: JMC Legal Recruitment
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-22
Job specializations:
  • Law/Legal
    Legal Counsel, Lawyer
  • Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Legal Director - Corporate

Corporate Legal Director (6+ PQE)

Top 50 UK Law Firm | Legal 500 Ranked Team | Leeds

Are you a Corporate Lawyer with 6+ years' PQE looking to take your career to the next level? Join a nationally acclaimed, award-winning law firm as a Legal Director in their thriving Leeds office.

Why This Firm?

This forward-thinking Top 50 UK firm is known for delivering exceptional legal advice across a broad spectrum of clients - from FTSE 100 giants and international businesses to entrepreneurs and private clients.

With Legal 500 Tier 1 rankings and over 40 Chambers recognitions, this firm doesn't just talk the talk - it walks it. Many of their lawyers are listed as Hall of Fame inductees, Leading Individuals and Rising Stars. It's also one of the Top 100 Companies to Work For in the UK, championing flexibility, well-being, and career growth.

The Opportunity

You'll step into a leadership role within a Legal 500-ranked Corporate team, working alongside a prominent Legal 500 Partner and a dynamic Next Generation Partner.

Your caseload will include :
  • M&A
  • Joint ventures
  • Shareholder agreements
  • Private equity deals
  • Corporate restructures

Expect to work with a diverse portfolio of clients, including fast-growing SMEs, financial institutions, and major corporations.

Whether you bring a client following or a strategic growth plan, this firm is ready to back your ambitions.

Ideal Candidate
  • 6+ PQE in Corporate law
  • Confidence managing complex transactions
  • A collaborative, growth-oriented mindset
  • Strong commercial acumen and a practical approach
  • A passion for mentoring and developing talent
What's On Offer
  • A key role in a nationally ranked team at a Top 50 firm
  • High-calibre work with household-name clients
  • Genuine leadership and progression opportunities
  • A progressive, award-winning culture with flexible working
  • Competitive salary, bonus scheme, and a strong benefits package
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