Corporate Senior Solicitor

William James Recruitment; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working

Private medical insurance

Life assurance and pension

Generous annual leave

Job summary

William James Recruitment is partnering with a well-established national practice to recruit a Corporate Solicitor / Senior Solicitor for a Manchester-based role. The role offers exposure to high-quality M&A, corporate finance and private equity matters, with close collaboration with partners and senior stakeholders.

The successful candidate will advise on transactions from instruction to completion, build client relationships, and benefit from a generous bonus structure, hybrid working, and

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 5–10 years’ PQE in corporate transactions.
• Trained within a reputable City, national, or leading regional law firm.
• Strong technical ability and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Advising on a broad range of M&A, corporate finance, and private equity transactions.
• Supporting clients on shareholder agreements, joint ventures, and investment work.
• Providing corporate governance and commercial advisory support.
• Managing transactions from instruction through to completion with autonomy.
• Working with partners and senior stakeholders on high-value deals.
• Building client relationships and growing your network.
• Supporting business development and growth of the Manchester practice.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Commercial awareness

Client-focused

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified Solicitor with 5–10 years’ PQE

Job description

Corporate Solicitor / Senior Solicitor – Up to £105,000 + Bonus + Benefits – Manchester

This opportunity offers an experienced corporate solicitor the platform to develop their profile within the Manchester market, working on high-quality matters while supporting the continued growth of a well-established national practice.

As a Corporate Solicitor/ Senior Solicitor, you will play a key role in delivering complex transactional work, working closely with partners and senior stakeholders while gaining increased responsibility, client exposure, and progression opportunities within a growing team.

The Role

• Advising on a broad range of M&A, corporate finance, and private equity transactions
• Supporting clients on shareholder agreements, joint ventures, and investment work
• Providing corporate governance and commercial advisory support
• Managing transactions from instruction through to completion, with appropriate autonomy
• Working closely with partners and senior stakeholders on high-value and complex deals
• Building and developing client relationships, with scope to grow your own network
• Supporting business development activity and contributing to the growth of the Manchester practice

The Candidate

• Qualified Solicitor with 5–10 years’ PQE and strong experience in corporate transactional work
• Trained within a reputable City, national, or leading regional law firm
• Strong technical ability and commercial awareness
• Confident, proactive, and client-focused in approach
• Ambitious and motivated to progress your career within a growing practice
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively

The Benefits & How to Apply

• Competitive basic salary up to £105,000 (depending on experience)
• Market-leading bonus structure
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Generous annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance and pension contributions
• Clear opportunities for progression and career development