At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage corporate matters, lead transactions, and mentor junior lawyers in a collaborative team.
- Company: Highly regarded corporate law firm in Central Manchester with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Opportunities for progression, diverse workload, and a chance to enhance your expertise.
- Other info: Ambitious candidates will thrive in this inclusive environment focused on professional development.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact on high-quality corporate transactions.
- Qualifications: 5+ years PQE in corporate law with strong drafting and negotiation skills.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Corporate Solicitor to join a highly regarded and collaborative corporate team in Manchester. This role offers exposure to a broad range of high-quality work, alongside genuine opportunities for progression within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
The Role
You will play a key role within an established corporate team, working closely with partners and senior colleagues on a wide variety of transactions. The position will involve leading on smaller matters, supporting on larger and more complex deals and contributing to the ongoing development of junior team members. This is an ideal opportunity for a commercially minded lawyer seeking to take the next step in their career, with increasing responsibility, client exposure, and involvement in strategic transactions.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing your own caseload of corporate matters, including smaller transactions and non-transactional advisory work
- Assisting on larger, often complex corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions
- Advising clients on a broad range of corporate issues, delivering pragmatic, commercially focused solutions
- Drafting and negotiating key transactional documents
- Supporting clients across the full lifecycle of corporate activity, from structuring through to completion
- Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers, contributing to their technical and professional development
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships, with a focus on becoming a trusted adviser
- Collaborating with colleagues across the wider firm to deliver a seamless service to clients
The Work
The team advises on a comprehensive range of corporate matters, including:
- Mergers and acquisitions (buy and sell-side)
- Corporate restructurings and reorganisations
- Private equity and investment transactions
- Joint ventures and shareholder arrangements
- Partnership and LLP agreements
- General company law advisory work
- Exposure to public company/AIM-related matters (desirable but not essential)
Clients range from owner-managed businesses and high-growth companies through to larger corporates, offering a diverse and stimulating workload.
Candidate Profile
- 5 years+ PQE gained within a respected corporate practice
- Strong technical expertise across a broad range of corporate matters
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
- A proactive and commercially aware approach to client advice
- The ability to manage matters independently while contributing effectively to team-led transactions
- A genuine interest in business development and building long-term client relationships
- Experience of supervising or mentoring junior team members (or a desire to develop these skills)
- A collaborative mindset and commitment to team success
Personal Attributes
- Ambitious and motivated, with a clear desire to progress
- Strong team player, with a willingness to support colleagues at all levels
- Approachable and confident in dealing directly with clients
- Committed to continuous learning and professional development
- Commercially astute with an interest in understanding clients’ businesses and objectives
The Opportunity
- High-quality, varied corporate work
- A supportive and inclusive team culture
- Clear progression opportunities aligned with your development
- The chance to take on increased responsibility and client contact
- A platform to further enhance your technical expertise and commercial acumen
Contact Layla at Origin Legal
Corporate Solicitor – 5 years+ PQE – Central Manchester employer: Origin Legal
Join a highly regarded corporate team in Central Manchester, where you will benefit from a collaborative work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With exposure to high-quality transactions and the opportunity to mentor junior colleagues, this role offers a clear path for career progression in a supportive environment. Enjoy the unique advantage of working in a vibrant city known for its rich legal landscape and diverse client base, making it an ideal place for ambitious solicitors seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
