Corporate Solicitor

Bydand Recruitment Services Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Bydand Recruitment Services Limited is seeking a Corporate Solicitor in Manchester to work on M&A, PE and corporate transactions in a hybrid role. You will handle high-quality transactional work with early client exposure and opportunities for progression within a national practice.

You will collaborate with senior corporate lawyers, manage acquisitions and disposals, draft and negotiate SPEs, and support IPO and equity fundraisings as part of a broad corporate mandate.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with relevant corporate law experience.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Excellent client-facing and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Advising on acquisitions, disposals and other corporate transactions
• Drafting and negotiating share and asset purchase agreements
• Supporting private equity investments and management transactions
• Leading due diligence, data-room and disclosure exercises

Skills

M&A

Private equity

Corporate transactions

Due diligence

Drafting agreements

Job description

Corporate Solicitor - Manchester M&A, Private Equity and Corporate Transactions | Hybrid Working | £62,000 - £79,000

Chance to join leading corporate law team as Manchester offering continues to grow.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a corporate solicitor to join this leading corporate M&A and PE team.

The role would suit an ambitious mid-level corporate solicitor with approximately who is looking for high-quality transactional work, early client exposure and a clear opportunity to progress within a supportive national practice.

Introduction to the team

The corporate practice advises a broad range of businesses, investors and management teams on matters including:

• Mergers and acquisitions
• Private equity transactions
• Business and asset sales
• Equity capital markets
• Joint ventures
• Corporate reorganisations
• Shareholder and LLP arrangements

What to expect

You will work alongside experienced corporate lawyers while taking increasing responsibility for your own matters. Depending on your experience, your work will include:

• Advising on acquisitions, disposals and other corporate transactions
• Drafting and negotiating share and business asset purchase agreements
• Supporting private equity investments and management transactions
• Managing due diligence, data-room and disclosure exercises
• Preparing disclosure letters and supporting documentation
• Assisting with IPOs, equity fundraisings and other public company matters
• Advising on reorganisations, joint ventures and shareholder agreements
• Supporting business development initiatives and pitches

The successful candidate will benefit from early client contact and the opportunity to lead appropriate workstreams and transactions.

About you

The team is looking for bright and ambitious lawyers with a talent for problem solving and a passion for advising companies to achieve their aims and objectives. The Partners are looking for strong drafting and technical skills complemented by excellent ‘soft’ skills eg in terms of communication, negotiation and developing relationships etc.

This is a strong opportunity to join a well-established national corporate practice while becoming an important member of its Manchester team. The position offers high-quality work, experienced support, genuine client exposure and excellent prospects for career progression.