Corporate Solicitor

Michael Page Legal; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded law firm in Greater Manchester is seeking a Senior Corporate Solicitor to handle M&A transactions, disposals, and corporate restructurings. The role requires at least 4 years of PQE and offers hybrid working. This position provides an excellent opportunity for career progression and being part of a market-leading corporate team, with an estimated salary starting from £57k depending on experience.

Benefits

Estimated salary starting from £57k

Career progression opportunities

High-quality work environment

Qualifications

• A solicitor (or equivalent) with 4+ years PQE in corporate/M&A work.
• Experienced in managing full-cycle M&A transactions, disposals, and corporate restructuring.
• Commercially minded with strong client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading or supporting on high-value M&A transactions.
• Managing due diligence and corporate documentation.
• Advising on corporate governance and joint ventures.

Skills

Management of full-cycle M&A transactions

Drafting and negotiating shareholder agreements

Strong client-facing skills

Mentoring junior team members

Education

Solicitor (or equivalent) with 4+ years PQE

Job description

I am looking for a Senior Corporate Solicitor (s) for a well-regarded law firm in Greater Manchester to work across M&A, disposals, shareholder agreements and restructuring in a hybrid working model. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor looking to grow within a market-leading corporate team.

Client Details

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.

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

Profile

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 restructuring
• Comfortable 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

Job 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.