Corporate Solicitor

Michael Page (UK); Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent legal recruitment agency is seeking a Corporate Solicitor for a hybrid role based in Greater Manchester. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years PQE in corporate/M&A work, leading on transactions, managing due diligence, and building client relationships. This position offers a salary starting from approximately £57k plus benefits, and excellent growth prospects within a respected law firm.

Qualifications

• 4+ years PQE in corporate/M&A work required.
• Experience managing full-cycle M&A transactions is essential.
• Strong client-facing skills and ability to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support on high-value M&A transactions.
• Manage due diligence and draft shareholder agreements.
• Advise on corporate governance and joint ventures.

Skills

Client relationship building

Commercial awareness

M&A transaction management

Corporate governance advising

Education

Solicitor or equivalent with 4+ years PQE

Job description

• Take a leading role in a growing corporate team
• Hybrid working + excellent growth prospects

About Our Client

Our client is a forward-thinking, independent law firm with strong regional credentials and a people-first culture. They are recognised as a Top Tier firm but the Legal 500, a a Top 200 UK Law Firm by The Lawyer. They have a collaborative approach to target and they deal with high network and good quality work.

Job Description

The Corporate Solicitor will be:

• Leading or supporting on high-value M&A transactions, disposals and corporate restructuring
• Managing due diligence, drafting and negotiating shareholder agreements and other corporate documentation
• Advising on corporate governance, group reorganisations and joint ventures
• Building and developing client relationships and contributing to business development within the corporate team
• Mentoring more junior members of the team and helping shape team processes and strategy

The Successful Applicant

The Corporate Solicitor should be:

• A solicitor (or equivalent) with 4+ years PQE in corporate/M&A work
• Experienced in managing full-cycle M&A transactions, disposals and corporate restructuringComfortable drafting and negotiating shareholder agreements, joint venture agreements, group reorganisations
• Commercially minded, with strong client-facing skills and the ability to build relationships
• Able to work effectively in a hybrid working environment and contribute to team growth and mentoring

What's on Offer

Estimated salary starting from c£57k dependent on experience along with other company benefits, great progression and high quality work. Hybrid working from Greater Manchester office.