Corporate Associate /Senior Associate - 3yrs+ PQE

Actis Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable legal firm in Manchester seeks a Corporate Associate/Senior Associate with over 3 years PQE. The candidate will manage transactions and support complex deals, working in a collaborative team. Key responsibilities include handling mergers, acquisitions, and due diligence. The position offers a salary range of £60,000 - £85,000 and promotes a positive work/life balance.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years qualified experience in corporate law.
• Strong ability to manage own transactions.
• Experience in dealing with complex corporate matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage own transactions supporting partners on complex deals.
• Engage in high-quality corporate transactions.
• Participate in mergers, acquisitions, and disposals.

Skills

Corporate law expertise

Mergers and acquisitions

Due diligence

Investment agreements

Job description

Corporate Associate / Senior Associate - 3yrs+ PQE

Salary: £60,000 - £85,000

Ref: 57519

Location: Greater Manchester, All North West

Areas of Law: Charities/Ecclesiastical, Corporate/Corporate Finance

Job Type: Permanent

Level: 2-4 years qualified, 4-6 years qualified, 6 years plus

Sector: Private practice

Contact: 0345 300 3577

This Manchester-based firm enjoys an exceptional reputation in the region and promotes a positive work/life balance.

The role involves managing your own transactions and supporting partners on complex deals, requiring a corporate specialist with 3+ years PQE.

You will work as part of a cohesive team (around 10 members) led by well-known experts in M&A, Equity, and Corporate Finance, engaging in high-quality work and career development opportunities.

The firm serves a diverse client base, including private equity, lenders, and corporates of various sizes, from AIM-listed to FTSE 250 companies. Clients range from startups and family businesses to SMEs trading internationally, across sectors like finance, retail, hospitality, logistics, manufacturing, engineering, and professional services. This role offers exposure to all types of corporate transactions.

Typical instructions include:

• mergers, acquisitions, and disposals
• due diligence and disclosure
• investment agreements
• shareholder agreements and bespoke articles of association
• share restructuring and group re-organisation
• share options
• company formation and administration
• restructuring and insolvency instructions

The firm fosters a supportive, vibrant, and inclusive culture, with positive feedback on the working environment.

All inquiries will be handled confidentially. To discuss this opportunity further before applying, please contact Tracy Lock.

Actis Legal specializes in the North West legal market, offering tailored advice and identifying suitable career opportunities based on regional expertise.

Note: References to PQE are guidelines for the skills and experience expected for the role. We encourage all suitable candidates to apply.