Corporate Senior Solicitor

William James Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 95,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus structure

Hybrid working

Generous leave

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Career progression

Job summary

William James Recruitment is advertising a Corporate Solicitor / Senior Solicitor role in Manchester, offering exposure to high-value M&A and corporate finance matters within a growing national practice.

The role provides hybrid working, a competitive bonus structure, and opportunities for progression, with generous leave, private medical insurance, life assurance, and pension contributions.

Qualifications

• 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

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 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

Skills

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

• 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

More About William James Recruitment

William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with a range of highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments.