Associate (Manchester, UK)

Scissero Law; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 47,700 - 58,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

7 days paid sick leave annually

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

1 week of paid study leave for professional development

Annual discretionary performance-based bonus

Job summary

A legal services firm is seeking an Associate in Manchester to provide legal advice, focusing on M&A and related matters. You'll draft key documents, counsel clients, and handle legal compliance while using innovative legal technology tools. Competitive salary of £53,000 per annum along with 25 days of annual leave and remote working options. Ideal for candidates with strong organisational and communication skills in a diverse, tech-enabled environment.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English, able to explain legal concepts to non-lawyers.
• Experience in a transactional lawyer role within an international corporate law/M&A setting.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate M&A pipeline documents.
• Directly counsel clients, providing valuable legal experience.
• Monitor project timelines and communicate updates to clients.
• Support the drafting and management of legal documentation for corporate transactions.
• Ensure compliance with legal regulations.
• Engage with the development team using legal technology.

Skills

Fluency in English

Strong organisational skills

Excellent communication skills

Analytical ability

Problem-solving acumen

Education

Qualification to practice law in applicable jurisdiction

International legal experience (academic and/or professional)

Job description

Overview

Associate (Manchester, UK) role at Scissero Law. Scissero is an AI-enhanced legal services company serving financial institutions, combining expert legal support with intelligent automation. We are a global team of 75 people, operating from offices in the U.S., EMEA, and APAC.

We are hiring an Associate to join our global legal team in Manchester, providing legal advice and services to alternative asset managers and financing providers, focusing on M&A and adjacent transactional matters.

Base pay range

This range is provided by Scissero Law. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate M&A pipeline documents, such as non-disclosure agreements, offer letters, consulting agreements, reliance/non-reliance letters, financial advisory and indemnity letters and other engagement letters
• Directly counsel clients, providing valuable real-world legal experience
• Monitor project timelines, communicate updates to clients and maintain strong organisational control over legal workflows
• Support the drafting, reviewing and management of legal documentation for corporate transactions
• Ensure strict adherence to legal compliance and regulations
• Engage with the development team and employ legal technology tools to boost the efficiency and precision of legal services

Key Performance Indicators

• Efficiency on document review (volume and turnaround times)
• Quality of document drafts demonstrating understanding of legal substance
• Clear and concise communication and engagement with clients and partners; understanding and use of legal technology tools

Skills and Qualifications

• Qualification to practice law in applicable jurisdiction (not mandatory)
• Fluency in English including ability to explain legal concepts to non-lawyers
• International legal experience (academic and/or professional)
• Experience as a transactional lawyer within an international corporate law/M&A setting
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, analytical ability and problem-solving acumen
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team on a remote/global basis

Why Join Us?

• Gain valuable legal experience in a tech-enabled law firm
• Work with a client base that includes leading global financial institutions and investment firms
• Opportunity for a training contract based on performance
• Join a dynamic, enthusiastic, and diverse team with the chance to learn from experienced lawyers across multiple jurisdictions
• £53,000 per annum
• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
• 7 days paid sick leave annually
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – confidential support for personal and professional challenges
• 1 week of paid study leave for professional development
• Remote working flexibility and ability to work from different countries upon request
• Annual discretionary performance-based bonus

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Legal Services and Financial Services

Note: This description focuses on the Associate role in Manchester and does not include extraneous postings or dated listings.