Corporate Lawyer

Michael Page Legal; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Michael Page Legal is seeking an experienced Corporate Lawyer to join its Greater Manchester team on a permanent, part-time basis. This role offers quality corporate work within a supportive and ambitious environment, with genuine flexibility.

The successful candidate will handle a varied caseload, advise on acquisitions and disposals, draft and negotiate documentation, and maintain strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Solicitor or equivalent with ~5+ years' PQE in corporate law.
• Experience handling corporate transactions with autonomy.
• Commercial mindset with clear, practical client advice.
• Looking for permanent, part-time role in a regional firm.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of corporate matters for a broad client base.
• Advise on transactions including acquisitions and disposals.
• Draft, review and negotiate corporate documentation.
• Build strong client relationships with pragmatic, commercial advice.
• Support growth and development of the corporate team.

Skills

PQE 5+ years

Corporate law

Autonomy

Client relationship skills

Education

Solicitor qualification or equivalent

Job description

An established regional law firm is looking for an experienced Corporate Lawyer to join its growing Greater Manchester team on a permanent, part-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity to undertake quality corporate work in a supportive and ambitious environment, while benefiting from genuine flexibility.

Client Details

Our client is an established and ambitious regional law firm with a strong presence in the North West. The firm places its people at the heart of the business and promotes a supportive, entrepreneurial culture focused on teamwork, continual improvement and delivering an excellent client experience.

The firm actively supports learning and development, progression and flexible working, while maintaining a sociable culture where success and hard work are recognised. Its careers proposition specifically highlights flexible working, hybrid working, progression opportunities and tailored benefits.

Description

The Corporate Lawyer will be:

• Managing a varied caseload of corporate matters for a broad client base.
• Advising clients on transactions including acquisitions, disposals and wider corporate matters.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating corporate documentation.
• Building strong relationships with clients and providing pragmatic, commercially focused advice.
• Supporting the continued growth and development of the wider corporate team.

Profile

The Corporate Lawyer should be:

• A solicitor or equivalent with approximately 5+ years' PQE in corporate law.
• Experienced in handling corporate transactions with a good level of autonomy.
• Commercially minded and able to provide clear, practical advice to clients.
• A confident communicator with strong client relationship skills.
• Looking for a permanent, part-time opportunity within a collaborative regional practice.

Job Offer

This is a particularly attractive opportunity for an experienced corporate lawyer looking to combine high-quality work with greater flexibility. The firm promotes flexible and hybrid working alongside progression opportunities, learning and development support and tailored benefits. It describes its working environment as supportive, entrepreneurial and ambitious, with employees encouraged to develop their skills and realise their potential.