Corporate Solicitor

Michael Page; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 51,300 - 62,700; Full time

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Company benefits

Career progression

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Corporate Solicitor with over 4 years of PQE experience in M&A work. This role involves leading high-value transactions, managing due diligence, and advising on corporate governance. The ideal candidate should possess strong client-facing skills and be comfortable mentoring junior team members. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement from the Greater Manchester office with a competitive salary starting from £57k depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 4+ years PQE in corporate/M&A work.
• Experience in managing full-cycle M&A transactions.
• Comfortable drafting and negotiating agreements.

Responsibilities

• Lead/support high-value M&A transactions and corporate restructuring.
• Manage due diligence and corporate documentation.
• Advise on corporate governance and joint ventures.

Skills

Client relationship building

Drafting and negotiating

Team mentoring

Commercial awareness

Education

Solicitor with 4+ years PQE in corporate/M&A work

Job description

Base pay range

Estimated salary starting from c£57k dependent on experience along with other company benefits, great progression and high 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

Hybrid working from Greater Manchester office.

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