Corporate Solicitor

Executive Network Legal Limited; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A long-established legal firm in Greater Manchester seeks an experienced Corporate Solicitor with 6-8 years PQE to join its collaborative corporate team. The role involves supporting senior colleagues on transactions while managing smaller matters independently. Candidates should have a solid grounding in corporate law, including M&A and corporate restructurings, and possess strong analytical and drafting skills. The firm emphasizes professional growth, diversity, and inclusion, offering hybrid working options and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Hybrid working options

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Holiday Buy Back Scheme

Pension

Death in Service Scheme

Discounted Services

Monthly staff lottery

Qualifications

• 6–8 years’ post-qualification experience in corporate law.
• Solid grounding in M&A, corporate restructurings, and corporate advisory.
• Ability to deliver clear and commercially focused advice.

Responsibilities

• Support senior colleagues on larger transactions.
• Take responsibility for smaller and less complex non-transactional work.
• Supervise and develop junior team members.

Skills

Strong drafting skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Confidence in managing transactions

Education

6-8 years PQE in corporate law

Job description

Corporate Solicitor / 6-8 PQE / Greater Manchester / Competitive Salary / The firm seeks an experienced Corporate Solicitor to join its open, collaborative corporate team, offering the chance to work across a varied mix of transactional and advisory matters

JOB TITLE

Corporate Solicitor

PQE REQUIRED

6-8

LOCATION

Greater Manchester

SALARY

Competitive

THE ROLE

The successful candidate will support senior colleagues on larger transactions while taking full responsibility for smaller matters and less complex non-transactional work. The position is well suited to someone who enjoys working as part of a team and who is committed to developing their technical expertise and commercial judgement. The firm places strong emphasis on providing clear, pragmatic solutions to clients and the incoming solicitor will be expected to help maintain these standards. They will also take an active role in the supervision and development of junior team members, contributing to an environment in which everyone grows together and where genuine career progression is available.

THE CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will have 6–8 years’ post-qualification experience in corporate law, with a solid grounding in M&A, corporate restructurings and general corporate advisory matters. They will be confident in managing smaller transactions independently while supporting more complex matters under the direction of senior members of the team. Strong drafting, analytical and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to deliver clear and commercially focused advice. The firm is looking for an individual who demonstrates a genuine desire to learn, develop and progress within a supportive team structure. They should be comfortable coaching and guiding less experienced colleagues and should enjoy contributing to a positive team culture.

THE FIRM

This is an opportunity to join a long-established, award-winning commercial law firm based in Greater Manchester. Renowned both regionally and nationally, the firm is recognised for providing high quality, pragmatic advice to a diverse portfolio of corporate, SME and high net-worth clients. With a strong commitment to long term relationships, it fosters a collaborative, people focused culture where personal development and professional growth are genuinely supported.

PACKAGE

• Hybrid working options
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Holiday Buy Back Scheme
• Pension
• Death in Service Scheme
• Discounted Services
• Monthly staff lottery
• Plus much more…

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