Job Description Corporate Legal Director Location : Leeds Salary : £90,000 to £120,000 (dependent on experience) Experience : Senior Associate operating at Legal Director level, or an existing Corporate Legal Director A well-established, ambitious corporate team in Leeds is looking to appoint a Corporate Legal Director. This is a senior role for someone who enjoys autonomy, high-quality work, and building long-term client relationships. You will be trusted to run complex matters with limited partner input, while working in a collaborative environment where challenges are treated as opportunities and your development is taken seriously. The Role You will manage your own caseload and client relationships, advising a broad client base including owner-managed businesses, larger corporates and listed companies. Work is primarily UK-based, with some international scope. The work will include: Mergers and acquisitions Private equity investments and buyouts Joint ventures Reorganisations Corporate governance and advisory work You will also play an active role in supporting the wider team, including supervising and developing junior lawyers and contributing to team projects. What We’re Looking For Strong corporate experience across M&A and wider corporate advisory work Confidence running high-value, complex matters with minimal supervision A commercial mindset and calm approach under pressure A collaborative, team-focused working style Experience supervising and supporting junior team members Interest in business development and networking activity What’s On Offer Salary: £90,000 to £120,000 (dependent on experience) 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, plus your birthday off Option to buy or sell annual leave Private healthcare Profit share scheme Pension and life assurance Enhanced family-friendly leave Paid volunteering days Wellbeing support and wellness benefits Additional benefits including retail perks and Cycle to Work Clubs and committees to get involved in across the firm Working Arrangements Leeds-based role Hybrid working available (up to 2 days per week working from home) How to Apply Apply online or send your CV to lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com or call 0333 996 2882 for more information. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We will always obtain your express permission before sharing your details with our client.