Corporate Associate

Michael Page (UK); Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 67,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning international law firm in Manchester seeks a Corporate Associate to manage a varied caseload in Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity, and Equity Capital Markets. The ideal candidate will be a qualified Solicitor with 1-4 years PQE, experienced in drafting and negotiating transactional documents, and equipped with strong commercial awareness and communication skills. The role offers a competitive salary between £67,000 and £75,000 plus benefits and a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years PQE in corporate law.
• Experience with M&A, PE, and ECM work.
• Comfortable drafting and negotiating transactional documents.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload including Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity, and Equity Capital Markets.
• Develop professional client relationships through marketing events.
• Manage and supervise the work of trainees and solicitor apprentices.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Legal research

Communication skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Overview

• Work on high-profile M&A, PE and ECM deals
• Highly ranked Legal500 international firm with great progression opportunities

About Our Client

You will be joining an award‑winning, international law firm consistently ranked in the Legal 500. They are known for their collaborative culture, strong support for continuous professional development, and commitment to excellent client service. The firm offers a modern working environment, encouraging teamwork, innovation and a healthy work‑life balance.

Their Corporate team in Manchester are a highly ranked domestic and international provider across sectors such as real estate, retail, TMT and FS.

Job Description

As Corporate Associate, you will be responsible for:

• a varied caseload including Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity and Equity Capital Markets
• developing professional client relationships through marketing events and other BD
• managing and supervising the work of others including trainees and solicitor apprentices

The Successful Applicant

The successful Corporate Associate will be a qualified Solicitor with 1-4 years PQE in corporate law;

• experienced with M&A, PE and ECM work
• comfortable drafting and negotiating transactional documents
• strong commercial awareness, excellent legal research and communication skills

What's on Offer

Estimated salary between £67,000 - 75,000 plus benefits and hybrid working.