Corporate Senior Associate

JMC Legal Recruitment; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national firm is seeking a Corporate Solicitor with 3-8 years PQE to join its high-performing Manchester team. With a reputation for commercial insight and prestigious clients, this role offers significant career progression and exposure to demanding corporate transactions. Engage in M&A, build client relationships, and benefit from strong mentorship within a supportive environment that rewards ambition.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Top-tier benefits

Direct mentorship from senior lawyers

Exposure to headline-making deals

Supportive environment with progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Corporate Solicitor with 3-8 years PQE from a reputable corporate practice.
• Confidence in client relationships and interest in developing new business.

Responsibilities

• Handle mergers & acquisitions, private equity, joint ventures.
• Work closely with senior partners on big-ticket matters.

Skills

Strong technical skills

Commercial instinct

Client relationships

Business development

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Corporate Solicitor | 3-8 PQE | Leading National Firm | Manchester

This Top 50 UK firm is making bold moves in the corporate legal space, and their Manchester office is no exception. With sustained growth and a stellar reputation in M&A and broader corporate transactions, they're now looking to bolster their team with a talented Corporate Solicitor (3-8 years PQE).

The Firm:

With one of the largest corporate practices in the region, this firm brings heavyweight capability to the table-both nationally and internationally. Their team works closely with an established network of investors, industry players, and strategic partners to help clients achieve market-leading outcomes.

Their reputation for commercial insight and sector-focused solutions attracts a prestigious client base, including FTSE 250 companies, multinational corporations, and high-growth SMEs.

Backed by ambitious growth plans, this is a firm offering genuine career progression and long-term opportunity.

The Role:

Based in the heart of Manchester, you'll join a high-performing corporate team handling a diverse mix of transactional work. This includes:

• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Private Equity
• Joint Ventures
• Investments & Restructurings
• Public company work

You'll have early access to big-ticket matters, work closely with leading partners, and be encouraged to take an active role in business development. If you're commercially savvy and ready to build your personal brand in the market, this team will give you the platform to do just that

What They're Looking For:

• Corporate Solicitor with 3-8 years PQE from a reputable corporate practice
• Strong technical skills and a keen commercial instinct
• Confidence in client relationships and an interest in developing new business

What You'll Get:

• Competitive salary (negotiable based on experience) + top-tier benefits
• Direct mentorship from senior lawyers and exposure to headline-making deals
• Supportive environment that rewards ambition with real progression opportunities

If you're looking to accelerate your career with a firm that's genuinely going places, this is the opportunity.