Corporate Solicitor

Simpson Judge Ltd; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Manchester seeks a Corporate Solicitor with 1+ year PQE to join its dynamic team. This role offers exposure to high-quality transactions, responsibilities in running client matters, and opportunities for career growth in a supportive environment. The firm promotes a culture of collaboration and high value legal work with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working

Competitive salary and benefits package

Clear development opportunities

Qualifications

• 1+ year PQE in corporate law required.
• Experience assisting on or running corporate transactions is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support senior lawyers on high-quality corporate transactions.
• Manage own caseload and client relationships.
• Assist in mergers & acquisitions, private equity transactions, and corporate governance.

Skills

Drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Commercial mindset

Education

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

Job Title: Corporate Solicitor
PQE: 1+ Year
Location: Manchester (Hybrid Working Available)
Sector: Corporate Law
Position Type: Full-Time | Permanent

The Opportunity

An award-winning and forward-thinking commercial law firm in Manchester is seeking a Corporate Solicitor with at least 1 year of post-qualification experience to join its highly regarded Corporate team.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a junior solicitor looking to work on high-quality corporate transactions within a collaborative, modern, and commercially driven environment. You’ll be joining a team that acts for a wide range of clients – from ambitious start-ups and SMEs to high-growth businesses and large corporates – across a broad spectrum of transactional and advisory work.

The Role

• As part of a growing team, you’ll support senior lawyers and partners while also gaining increasing responsibility for your own caseload and client relationships. You’ll be exposed to high-quality matters from day one, including:
• Mergers & acquisitions (share and asset purchases)
• Private equity and investment transactions
• Group reorganisations and restructuring
• Shareholder agreements and corporate governance
• General corporate advisory work
• The team is known for its partner-led approach, commercial mindset, and ability to offer junior lawyers real client exposure and hands-on experience from the outset.

What We’re Looking For

• A qualified solicitor in England & Wales with 1+ year PQE in corporate law
• Solid experience assisting on or running corporate transactions (ideally both buy and sell-side)
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
• A commercial and pragmatic approach to legal advice
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• The ambition to grow your career in a dynamic, client-focused environment

Why Apply?

• Exposure to high-quality and high-value transactions
• Clear opportunities for progression and development
• A people-first culture with flexible and hybrid working
• A growing firm with an entrepreneurial spirit and national reputation
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Interested?
If you’re a junior Corporate Solicitor ready to take the next step in your career within a vibrant and progressive law firm, get in touch today for a confidential conversation with Millie @ Simpson Judge Legal