Corporate Solicitor

Lawfront Group Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national law firm is seeking a corporate lawyer to manage a diverse portfolio of corporate transactions and provide high-quality legal advice. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented with excellent client care skills and the ability to communicate effectively. This role offers a hybrid working model along with comprehensive benefits including private medical insurance and additional leave.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Additional day off for birthday or wellbeing

Private Medical Insurance

Healthcare cash plan

4% Pension contributions

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Access to flexible benefits portal

Qualifications

• Excellent client care skills essential.
• Technically strong with attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage corporate transactions including mergers and acquisitions.
• Provide high-quality legal advice on corporate matters.
• Draft and negotiate contracts and legal documents.
• Advise on corporate governance and compliance.
• Build strong client relationships.

Skills

Client care skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Responsibilities

• Managing a diverse portfolio of corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, disposals, and joint ventures.
• Providing high-quality legal advice on a wide range of corporate matters.
• Drafting and negotiating contracts and other legal documents.
• Advising clients on corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory issues.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.

To be successful in applying for this role, you must possess excellent client care skills and you need to be technically strong with an eye for detail as the role heavily relies on data checking and inputting. You must have the ability to communicate effectively. You must also be reliable, organised, able to work in a busy environment, possess excellent time management and interpersonal skills. You could be based out of either our Sale or Central Manchester offices, will get exposure to high quality work and have direct access to 2 very experienced Partners who are keen to see personal development and growth with their colleagues. The extras As part of this role, you¼ be given all the tools to succeed and can expect dedicated training, professional support and a host of benefits.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and holiday purchase
• Additional day off for birthday or wellbeing
• Private Medical Insurance
• Healthcare cash plan
• 4% Pension contributions
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Hybrid Working
• Access to flexible benefits portal

About Slater Heelis

Slater Heelis is a leading full-service law firm with a rich history of providing exceptional legal services to clients across the UK. Based in Manchester, we are known for our client-centric approach, professional integrity, and a commitment to excellence.

We do things a bit differently at Slater Heelis. We are a law firm steeped in rich history, priding ourselves on our long-standing reputation, experience and expertise. In May 2024, Slater Heelis became part of the Lawfront Group. Now as part of a national partnership, we benefit from the backing Lawfront gives to its regional firms, the investment in people, technology, and cross-group collaboration. Lawfront's vision is to build a high-quality, national business dedicated to its people and retaining the very best in the profession to provide the very best possible service to clients.