Corporate Partner

William James Recruitment; Manchester; Hybride; GBP 180 000 - 220 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work

Bonus

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Pension

Generous annual leave

Path to partnership

National client base

Referral network

Résumé du poste

William James Recruitment is handling a search for a Corporate Solicitor / Partner in Manchester. You will take a lead role in growing the firm's corporate presence across the North West, handling a broad range of M&A, corporate finance and private equity transactions for owner-managed businesses and corporate clients.

The role offers a clear pathway to partnership within a national firm, hybrid working, a competitive salary up to £200,000 plus bonus and benefits, and access to a wide

Qualifications

• Broad experience in M&A, corporate finance and private equity transactions.
• Proven ability to build client relationships and generate new instructions.
• Strong commercial awareness with strategic judgement.
• Experience advising owner-managed businesses, SMEs and larger corporates.
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Collaborative in approach and capable of working with colleagues across disciplines.

Responsabilités

• Lead on a broad range of M&A, corporate finance and private equity transactions.
• Advise owner-managed businesses, entrepreneurs and corporate clients.
• Draft and negotiate shareholder agreements, investment agreements and joint venture documents.
• Provide strategic commercial guidance and corporate governance advice to clients.
• Mentor junior lawyers and contribute to the development of the corporate practice.
• Develop new business opportunities and strengthen client relationships across the North West.

Connaissances

M&A

Corporate finance

Private equity

Client relationship building

Formation

Qualified Solicitor

Description du poste

Corporate Solicitor / Partner – Manchester - Up to £200,000 + Bonus + Benefits

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Corporate Solicitor to join a well-established national practice and play a leading role in the continued growth of its Manchester corporate offering.

The firm has a strong reputation across the UK, an established client base and extensive referral networks, providing a solid platform from which to develop your practice. This role is ideally suited to a commercially minded lawyer who enjoys building relationships, developing new opportunities and becoming a recognised figure within the North West business community.

As a Corporate Solicitor / Partner, you will take a leading role in growing the firm's corporate presence across Manchester and the wider North West, supported by a collaborative national team and a broad range of complementary practice areas.

For the right individual, there is a clear pathway to partnership and longer-term leadership opportunities, with the autonomy to shape your practice while benefiting from the support and infrastructure of a successful national firm.

The Role

• Leading on a broad range of M&A, corporate finance and private equity transactions


• Advising owner-managed businesses, entrepreneurs, investors and corporate clients across a variety of sectors


• Drafting and negotiating shareholder agreements, investment agreements, joint venture arrangements and wider corporate documentation


• Providing corporate governance advice and strategic commercial guidance to clients


• Supporting clients through growth, investment, succession planning and exit strategies


• Developing strong relationships with existing clients while identifying and securing new business opportunities


• Building relationships with accountants, lenders, intermediaries and other professional referrers across the North West


• Playing a key role in strengthening the firm's profile and market presence in Manchester


• Contributing to the ongoing growth strategy of the corporate practice


• Supervising, mentoring and developing junior lawyers within the team

The Candidate

• Qualified Solicitor with significant experience across a broad range of corporate transactions


• Senior Associate, Legal Director or Partner level candidate seeking a platform for further growth


• Proven or developing track record of building client relationships and generating new instructions


• Experience advising owner-managed businesses, SMEs and larger corporate clients


• Commercially astute with strong strategic judgement and problem-solving skills


• Collaborative in approach and comfortable working alongside colleagues across multiple disciplines


• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities


• Ambitious and motivated to play a significant role in the continued growth of a national practice

The Benefits

• Competitive basic salary up to £200,000, dependent on experience


• Attractive bonus structure


• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements


• Generous annual leave plus bank holidays


• Private medical insurance


• Life assurance


• Enhanced pension contributions


• Clear pathway to partnership and leadership


• Access to a substantial national client base and established referral network


• Opportunity to help shape and grow a key regional corporate practice within a highly regarded national firm

More About William James Recruitment

William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with a range of highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments.