Corporate Partner

Spirehouse Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Spirehouse Recruitment represents a national law firm recruiting a Corporate Partner, Legal Director or Senior Associate to join its Manchester team on a hybrid basis.

You will work alongside an experienced Corporate Partner, enjoy autonomy to develop your practice, benefit from an established client base and a strong referral network, and have access to extensive internal resources across Tax, Banking, Employment, IP and Real Estate.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years' PQE in Corporate law.
• Strong experience handling corporate transactions with minimal supervision.
• Excellent client relationship and business development skills.
• The ability to supervise and mentor junior lawyers.
• A commercial and entrepreneurial approach to practice development.
• A collaborative mindset and desire to contribute to a growing team.
• Competitive salary and partnership package.
• Flexible and hybrid working.
• High-quality corporate work with national and international clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead growth of the Manchester corporate practice with autonomy.
• Develop and maintain relationships with national and international clients.
• Mentor junior lawyers and supervise transactional work.
• Collaborate with specialist teams across Tax, Banking, Employment, IP and Real Estate.

Skills

Corporate law

Business development

Mentoring

Client relationships

Job description

Corporate Partner | Manchester | Hybrid Working

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Corporate Partner, Legal Director or Senior Associate to join a highly regarded national law firm and play a key role in the growth of its Manchester corporate practice.

Working alongside an experienced Corporate Partner and supported by a well-established local and national team, you will enjoy significant autonomy to develop your practice while benefiting from an existing client base, strong referral network and extensive internal resources.

The Opportunity

The team advises a diverse range of national and international clients on mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, equity investments, joint ventures, restructurings and general corporate advisory matters.

This opportunity is ideal for an existing Partner seeking a fresh challenge or a Senior Associate/Legal Director ready to take the next step. A client following is not essential, making this a fantastic platform for ambitious lawyers looking to build their profile and progress their career.

Requirements

• At least 6 years' PQE in Corporate law.
• Strong experience handling corporate transactions with minimal super vision.
• Excellent client relationship and business development skills.
• The ability to supervise and mentor junior lawyers.
• A commercial and entrepreneurial approach to practice development.
• A collaborative mindset and desire to contribute to a growing team.
• Competitive salary and partnership package.
• Flexible and hybrid working.
• High-quality corporate work with national and international clients.
• Strong support from specialist teams across Tax, Banking, Commercial, Employment, IP and Real Estate.
• Comprehensive learning and development programmes.
• Wellbeing initiatives and employee support.
• An inclusive, supportive and collaborative culture.
• Clear progression opportunities within a respected national firm.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing corporate team offering quality work, career progression and the support needed to build a successful long-term practice in Manchester.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all individuals.