Corporate Partner

Headhunter Legal & Professional Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension benefits

Healthcare benefits

Flexible holiday policy

Supportive culture

Job summary

A leading national law firm in Manchester is seeking a Corporate Partner/Senior Associate to join their corporate team. The successful candidate will handle high-value transactions and have the opportunity to contribute to the growth of the practice. This role offers a modern working environment with competitive compensation and real prospects for equity partnership without extreme billing pressures.

Qualifications

• Legal Director or Senior Associate ready to build a practice.
• Strong track record in mid-market M&A.
• Desire to contribute to growing the practice.

Responsibilities

• Join as a Corporate Partner or Senior Associate.
• Handle high-value transactions including M&A and joint ventures.
• Work with a supportive Partner-led team.
• Shape and grow the Manchester corporate practice with the backing of a major firm.

Skills

Mid-market M&A experience

Private equity knowledge

Entrepreneurial mindset

Job description

Overview

Corporate Partner / Senior Associate – Manchester

Looking to take the next big step in your corporate career? We’re working with a leading national and international law firm that’s growing its Manchester Corporate team. With a strong UK presence and international footprint (including the Middle East), this firm offers the quality of work you’d expect at a top-tier outfit – but without the relentless pressure.

Responsibilities

• Join as a Corporate Partner or ambitious Legal Director / Senior Associate ready to step up.
• Work alongside a successful Partner-led team in Manchester, supported by associates and national offices.
• Handle high-value, mid-market transactions – M&A, private equity, capital markets, and joint ventures.
• Recent deals include: £40m cross-border acquisition, £38m aerospace deal, multiple waste sector acquisitions, and international JVs.

Benefits

• Competitive salary + benefits (pension, healthcare, holiday, perks)
• Real prospects to equity partnership (no ceiling)
• Modern Manchester office with 150+ people and a supportive culture
• International platform and high-quality work without blood from a stone billing pressures

Qualifications

• A Legal Director / Senior Associate with the drive and ability to build a practice.
• Strong track record in mid-market M&A (private equity / capital markets a bonus).
• Someone entrepreneurial who wants to help grow a practice with real backing.

This is a chance to shape the future of a Manchester corporate practice with the backing of a major national and international firm.

Apply now or reach out in confidence for a chat.