Corporate Partner / Partner Designate

Actis Recruitment; West Yorkshire, Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended annual leave

Private health insurance

Subsidised gym memberships

Job summary

A forward-thinking law firm in the North West is seeking a seasoned Partner with a strong background in Corporate Law and Corporate Finance. This role offers the chance to work with a dynamic team, handling high-profile transactions and providing tailored legal advice to a diverse client base. The firm is committed to fostering a collaborative culture, ensuring a work/life balance, and offering competitive salaries along with generous benefits. With a focus on professional development and innovative practices, this opportunity is ideal for a driven legal professional looking to make a significant impact in a thriving environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years PQE in Corporate Law with a focus on transactions and corporate finance.
• Strong experience in managing client relationships and complex legal matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead mergers, acquisitions, and corporate finance transactions.
• Advise clients on shareholder agreements and corporate restructuring.

Skills

Corporate Law

Corporate Finance

Mergers and Acquisitions

Shareholder Agreements

Banking and Corporate Finance

Education

Law Degree

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Salary:
£90,000 - £150,000

Ref:
57902/2

Location:
Greater Manchester, Cheshire, All North West, West Yorkshire

Areas of Law:
Corporate/Corporate Finance

Job Type:
Permanent

Level:
Partner, 6 years plus

Sector:
Private practice

Superb opportunity playing an integral role with a progressive and thriving practice. This is a professionally managed and profitable law firm with a collegiate and dynamic culture.

The team (circa 15 lawyers) is recognised as top tier in the legal directories. It continually attracts sought-after clients and instructions, and you will find the quality of work is second to none.

Instructed by an interesting mix of clients (significant corporates incl. AIM listed, SMEs, OMBs, LLPs) operating across a range of industry sectors including retail, manufacturing, construction & property, professional services, transport & logistics, technology and life sciences.

Typical instructions include:

1. Transactions – mergers, acquisitions and disposals
2. Share restructuring and re-organisations
3. Incorporations & Formations
4. Shareholder Agreements
5. Conversions to LLPs, Employee Ownership Trusts
6. Succession Planning
7. Banking & Corporate Finance and Investment Agreements
8. Joint Ventures
9. Partnership Agreements

This is a profitable, dynamic and professionally managed practice with an effective and approachable leadership team. Housed in fantastic offices with excellent support, the business continually invests in resources, tailored training and technology.

The firm attracts and retains high calibre lawyers by combining top end salaries and generous benefits (including extended annual leave, private health and subsidised gym memberships).

The leadership team is committed to providing a stimulating and positive environment and ensuring a sensible work/life balance for all its employees. You find a collegiate approach and achievable team-based targets. There is a policy of flexible and hybrid working in place.

Actis Legal specialises in the North West legal market and with such a detailed knowledge of the region, we can provide tailored and bespoke advice to individuals we act for and identify suitable career moves. All enquiries treated in the strictest of confidence.

** Please note that references to post qualification experience (PQE) are given as a guideline to the competences required for technical, client and case management skills, as well as budgeted salary for the role. We encourage you to apply for any job for which you feel you are a suitable candidate.