Job Description
Corporate / Commercial Lawyer | 2 – 6 PQE
\n Leeds or Newcastle | Hybrid Working | Full Time
\n Competitive Salary & Benefits Package
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Corporate work – but perhaps not as you know it
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We’re working with a leading national law firm on a slightly different opportunity for a corporate or corporate/commercial lawyer to join its specialist Primary Care team.
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The team advises GP practices and other primary care organisations across the country, alongside clients in areas including dental and pharmacy.
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It’s a particularly interesting time in the sector. GP practices are increasingly coming together and moving from smaller independent models towards larger regional organisations, creating a growing amount of restructuring, consolidation and M&A-type work, alongside the broader commercial advice these businesses need.
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What does the role involve?
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You’ll advise primary care clients on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters, including restructuring and transactional work, and will have plenty of direct client contact.
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You don’t necessarily need previous healthcare experience.
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They would be very interested in speaking to a corporate lawyer looking for something a little different, or somebody from a smaller or regional firm who has developed a broader corporate/commercial practice and is used to running their own caseload.
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A different kind of corporate role
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One of the real attractions of this opportunity is that you can continue doing interesting corporate work without necessarily having the lifestyle that traditionally comes with it.
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The transactions are important to the clients involved, but they generally don’t have the same highly pressurised timetables as traditional corporate M&A.
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There can occasionally be early evening meetings because GPs understandably need to fit these around their practice hours, but you’re unlikely to find yourself trying to complete a deal at 12.30am.
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For someone who enjoys corporate work but would like a little more balance, it could be a really interesting alternative.
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Location
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The team operates nationally, so there will be some travel from time to time.
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Leeds is the preferred location, although other office locations could be considered for the right person.
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Interested?
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If you’re a corporate or corporate/commercial lawyer who likes the work but perhaps fancies doing it in a slightly different environment, we’d be very happy to tell you more.
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Any references to PQE are provided purely as a guide and should not deter candidates with the relevant skills and experience from applying.
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Haggerty Jaques is committed to promoting equality and diversity. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of background.
Corporate/Commercial Lawyer | Leeds or Newcastle employer: Haggerty Jaques
Haggerty Jaques is an exceptional employer for early-career lawyers seeking to develop their expertise in a supportive and dynamic in-house environment. With a focus on flexible hybrid working, competitive salaries, and a strong benefits package, employees can enjoy a healthy work-life balance while gaining exposure to a variety of legal matters alongside experienced colleagues. This role offers a unique opportunity to build a well-rounded career in law, making it an attractive choice for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the North East.
