Corporate Senior Associate

BCL Legal; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A Senior Corporate Solicitor role in Manchester joins a well-established corporate team providing SME-focused advice on acquisitions, disposals, reorganisations and advisory matters. The practice handles M&A, AIM and complex transactions with both buy- and sell-side exposure.

You’ll contribute to business development, build client relationships and progress within a growing team in a respected North West law firm environment.

Qualifications

• Strong corporate transactional experience at a reputable law firm.
• Proven experience in M&A, corporate reorganisations, and advisory work.
• Excellent technical and commercial awareness.
• Ambitious with a desire to progress within a growing team.

Responsibilities

• Advise SMEs and owner-managed businesses on a broad range of corporate transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, reorganisations, and general corporate advisory matters.
• Work on high-quality M&A, AIM, and complex corporate transactions.
• Gain exposure to both sell-side and buy-side deal work.
• Build strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Contribute to business development initiatives and support the continued growth of the practice.

Skills

M&A experience

Corporate law

Client relationships

Business development

Job description

Senior Corporate Solicitor | Manchester

We are working on an exciting opportunity for a Senior Corporate Solicitor to join a well-established corporate team at a highly regarded law firm in Manchester.

About the Role:

The team advises SMEs on a broad range of corporate transactions, typically ranging from £1m-£20m, with some higher-value matters. The practice is ranked in the Legal 500 and has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality corporate work across the North West. The team structure provides a clear opportunity for a senior lawyer to sit between the junior associates and Partners, offering strong progression prospects and meaningful responsibility from day one.

The successful candidate will join a busy and growing team with exposure to a varied mix of M&A transactions, complex corporate reorganisations, and AIM matters.

What You'll Do:

• Advise SMEs and owner-managed businesses on a broad range of corporate transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, reorganisations, and general corporate advisory matters.
• Work on high-quality M&A, AIM, and complex corporate transactions.
• Gain exposure to both sell-side and buy-side deal work.
• Build strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Contribute to business development initiatives and support the continued growth of the practice.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Strong corporate transactional experience at a reputable law firm.
• Proven experience in M&A, corporate reorganisations, and general corporate advisory work.
• Excellent technical and commercial awareness.
• Strong interpersonal and client management skills.
• A collaborative and proactive approach.
• Ambitious, with a desire to progress within a growing team.

Why This Role?

• High-Quality Work: Exposure to a strong pipeline of SME-focused corporate transactions.
• Career Progression: Clear opportunity to step into a senior position with progression prospects.
• Supportive Structure: Well-balanced team with strong partner support and junior assistance.
• Work-Life Balance: A realistic chargeable hours target supports genuine flexibility.
• Market Reputation: Join a well-established and respected corporate team in the North West market.