Corporate Associate 1+ PQE - Early BD & PE/M&A Practice

QED Legal; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

This national firm in Manchester is expanding its corporate team with an associate to handle the deal flow in private equity and M&A, including cross-border matters.

You'll draft SPAs, shareholders' agreements and articles yourself, run matters to timetables, and receive structured training while working directly with senior partners. You will also participate in client seminars, articles, bulletins, and tender pitches to build your own practice.

Qualifications

• 1+ PQE in corporate law.
• Ability to draft SPAs, shareholders' agreements and articles.
• Experience in private equity, M&A and cross-border matters.

Responsibilities

• Draft SPAs, shareholders' agreements and articles.
• Run matters against agreed deal timetables with supervision.
• Involve in business development activities and client-facing events.

Skills

Business development

M&A experience

Client relations

Negotiation

Job description

This national firm in Manchester is expanding its corporate team with an associate to handle the deal flow in private equity and M&A, including cross-border matters.

You'll draft SPAs, shareholders' agreements and articles yourself, run matters to timetables, and receive structured training while working directly with senior partners. You will also participate in client seminars, articles, bulletins, and tender pitches to build your own practice.