Associate | Corporate & Commercial | 2-4 PQE

LegalVision; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services provider in Manchester is seeking a motivated lawyer to join their Corporate & Commercial practice. The role involves working on diverse corporate matters and providing quality legal advice in a supportive and flexible environment. Candidates should have at least 2 years of PQE and a strong interest in business client support. This position offers a hybrid work model and numerous growth opportunities.

Benefits

Fast-paced environment with growth opportunities

Hybrid work model

25 days holiday plus benefits

Private medical insurance

Annual learning budget

Regular team socials

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of PQE assisting business clients in corporate and commercial matters.
• Strong technical ability across a broad range of corporate and commercial matters.
• Genuine interest in supporting LegalVision’s growth.

Responsibilities

• Work on corporate and commercial matters including sales, shareholder agreements, and contracts.
• Provide efficient and cost-effective legal advice.
• Manage projects and ensure client satisfaction.

Skills

Attention to detail

Efficient prioritization

Business acumen

Client service orientation

Adaptability

Collaborative teamwork

Education

English qualified lawyer

Job description

LegalVision is an award winning market disruptor in the commercial legal services industry. Our mission is to power the success of every business by delivering legal support that is proactive, affordable and commercial. We have assisted thousands of businesses across the UK, Australia and New Zealand, and are just getting started.

With a focus on client satisfaction, innovation, and a collaborative culture, we offer lawyers a dynamic alternative to traditional private practice. At LegalVision, you’ll work on diverse matters, grow your skills, and make a real difference to your clients' businesses, all within a supportive environment. There has never been a more exciting time to join our team!

The Opportunity

We are looking for a motivated lawyer to join our Corporate & Commercial practice in Manchester as an Associate. You’ll be working with a high-performing team of lawyers across a broad range of corporate and commercial matters, including the sale and purchase of businesses, shareholder agreements, business structuring and capital raising, as well as day to day commercial contracts, such as supply, service, distribution and technology-related agreements. Our team services startups and small and medium sized businesses, with a focus on providing efficient, cost-effective and quality legal advice through our innovative membership model.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical ability across a broad range of corporate and commercial matters, effective project management and client service skills, and a genuine interest in supporting LegalVision’s growth in the English market.

This is an opportunity to practice law differently - without the stuffiness and bureaucracy of traditional law firms. You’ll enjoy the benefits of autonomy and flexibility, whilst being client facing and working alongside legal experts who genuinely care about your professional growth.

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified: An English qualified lawyer (essential) with at least 2 years of PQE of demonstrated local experience in assisting business clients in a variety of corporate and commercial matters.
• Attentive: Brilliant attention to detail; nothing ever slips through the cracks.
• Efficient: Prioritises effectively; focuses on what matters; works productively.
• Commercial: Demonstrates business acumen; cares about business growth (including helping to grow LegalVision further).
• Collaborative: Gets a kick out of working with smart, fun and passionate people and learning from them.
• Adaptable: Grasps new concepts quickly; improves every day; goes with the flow.
• Service Orientated: Loves assisting clients and providing an amazing experience.

The Perks

• Fast-paced environment with accelerated growth opportunities for high performers.
• Hybrid work: at least 3 days per week in our welcoming office environment in Ancoats.
• 25 days holiday (excluding bank holidays), enhanced maternity pay, contractual sick pay, paid volunteering and birthday leave.
• Private medical insurance (post probation).
• Annual budget to spend on external learning and development.
• Regular team socials and events.

Apply Today!

If this sounds like your kind of role, we’d love to hear from you!

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