Corporate Solicitor

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

Job summary

A prominent law firm in Greater Manchester is seeking a Corporate Solicitor with over 4 years of PQE. The role involves leading high-value M&A transactions, managing due diligence, and supporting corporate governance. You will mentor junior staff and build client relationships in a collaborative, hybrid working environment. The estimated salary starts from £57,000, commensurate with experience, along with company benefits and opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• 4+ years PQE in corporate/M&A work is required.
• Experience managing full-cycle M&A transactions is essential.
• Ability to draft and negotiate shareholder agreements is a must.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support on high-value M&A transactions and corporate restructuring.
• Advise on corporate governance and group reorganisations.
• Build and develop client relationships within the corporate team.

Skills

Corporate/M&A experience

Client relationship building

Negotiation skills

Mentoring junior staff

Commercial awareness

Education

Solicitor (or equivalent) with 4+ years PQE

Job description

• Take a leading role in a growing corporate team

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 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

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.