Job overview
- Location
- Leeds, England, United Kingdom
- Experience
- 7+ years PQE (English-qualified solicitor)
- Job type
- Full-time
- Work mode
- On-site
- Salary
- Not disclosed
- Education
- English-qualified solicitor
- Category
- Administration
- Posted
- Valid through
At a glance by CareerCola
- Company
- KPMG
- Role
- Senior Solicitor — Corporate and Commercial
- Location
- Leeds, England, United Kingdom
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Work mode
- On-site
- Category
- Administration
- Posted
- 6 Sep 2026
- Valid through
- 6 Oct 2026
- Experience
- 7+ years PQE (English-qualified solicitor)
About the role
KPMG (KPMG Law / KPMG UK) — Senior Solicitor, Corporate and Commercial in Leeds, England, United Kingdom.
Vacancy ID: 108995 | Capability: Tax & Law | Business Area: KPMG Law | Experience level: Senior Manager | Contract: Permanent Full Time
Public listing: https://www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/Vacancies/SeniorSolicitorCorporateandCommercial/108995
Exact apply URL (SuccessFactors): https://performancemanager5.successfactors.eu/career?career_ns=job_application&company=KPMGHUKPROD&career_job_req_id=108995&selected_lang=en_GB
About the role
KPMG Law is seeking an experienced corporate lawyer to join its expanding Northern team, based in Leeds. The successful candidate will have broad experience across M&A, equity investments and joint ventures, equity incentive arrangements, corporate structuring and international business reorganisations.
Responsibilities
- Provide corporate legal advice on corporate structuring and reorganisations, M&A, equity investments, joint ventures and equity incentive arrangements (domestic and cross-border)
- Build relationships with other KPMG teams and clients to develop multi-disciplinary solutions
- Lead teams on multi-disciplinary projects in the UK and internationally
- Project manage and drive projects to conclusion
- Train and mentor more junior team members
Requirements
- English-qualified solicitor with a minimum of 7 years’ PQE (reputable UK firm preferred; other suitable experience considered)
- High level of technical knowledge of UK corporate and contract law
- Demonstrable transaction experience and ability to supervise and develop junior team members
- Strong project management skills; experience coordinating multi-jurisdiction legal advice and documentation
- Entrepreneurial, commercially minded relationship builder
Benefits
- Permanent full-time role in KPMG Law’s expanding Northern team (Leeds)
- Opportunity to practise as part of a fully integrated multi-disciplinary firm