We’re Hiring: Legal Director - Corporate

We’re Hiring: Legal Director - Corporate

Full-Time 75600 - 92400 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
Irwin Mitchell LLP

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead significant corporate transactions and advise on mergers, acquisitions, and investments.
  • Company: One of the UK’s leading law firms with a focus on impactful client relationships.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive culture, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Be part of a collaborative environment that values your contributions from day one.
  • Why this job: Join a dynamic team and shape the future of corporate law in the North West.
  • Qualifications: Experienced lawyer with a commercial mindset and strong client relationship skills.

The predicted salary is between 75600 - 92400 £ per year.

As one of the UK’s leading law firms, we’re here for the people and businesses who rely on us at life’s important moments - made possible by our colleagues who bring the expertise, judgement and care that makes the difference.

Our colleagues bring Irwin Mitchell to life every day, so it matters that you feel valued from the very first day and aretrusted with the responsibility, in the right culture, to do the best work of your careers.

Everyone’s path here is different, but we share a desire to help our business make a real impact.

Where possible we will support our colleagues to work in a way that works for them, for us and most importantly our clients.

Please speak to a member of our Recruitment and Onboarding team for more information.

Our Team You’ll join our highly regarded Corporate team in Manchester, working alongside Partner Adam Kaucher and as part of a wider National Corporate team with real momentum.

We advise ambitious entrepreneurs, owner-managed businesses, private equity investors, management teams and international corporates on the key ownership, capital and growth decisions that shape their businesses, from investment and acquisition through to exit and succession planning.

Your Role and What You’ll Be Doing We’re looking for an experienced, commercially minded Legal Director to play a central role in the next phase of growth for our corporate practice in the North West.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior lawyer who wants high-quality transactional work, meaningful client responsibility and the chance to help shape a growing team.

As a senior member of the team, you’ll be involved in: Leading and managing significant corporate transactions from instruction through to completion.

Advising on a broad range of corporate work, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity and venture capital investments, management buyouts, reorganisations, shareholder arrangements and strategic joint ventures.

Acting for a diverse client base including private companies, entrepreneurs, management teams, private equity backed businesses, institutional investors and international organisations.

Supporting partners on larger strategic matters while taking day-to-day responsibility for transaction delivery.

Building and strengthening client relationships and helping to grow our presence across the Manchester market and wider North West region.

Working closely with colleagues across Banking

We’re Hiring: Legal Director - Corporate employer: Irwin Mitchell LLP

Irwin Mitchell LLP is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture in the vibrant city of Leeds. Employees benefit from opportunities for professional growth and development, alongside a range of perks that enhance work-life balance, making it a rewarding place to build a career in facilities and office services.

Irwin Mitchell LLP

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Irwin Mitchell LLP Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace We’re Hiring: Legal Director - Corporate

Corporate Law
Mergers and Acquisitions
Private Equity
Venture Capital
Management Buyouts
Reorganisations
Shareholder Arrangements