Corporate Solicitor – NQ-2 PQE, Manchester

Think Legal Recruitment; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected legal recruitment firm in Greater Manchester is seeking an ambitious Corporate Solicitor (NQ–2 PQE) to join a well-established law firm. You will work on a variety of high-quality corporate transactions from day one. The ideal candidate will have strong training in corporate work, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach. This role offers a competitive salary, supportive team culture, and genuine career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Supportive team culture

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor (NQ–2 PQE) with strong training in corporate work.
• Confident communicator with excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Willingness to learn and take on responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Involved in a broad range of corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions.
• Work on private equity and investment work.
• Participate in joint ventures and restructuring projects.
• Provide general corporate advisory matters.

Skills

Strong training in corporate work

Excellent drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Proactive approach

Commercially minded

Education

Solid academic background

Job description

Corporate Solicitor – NQ-2 PQE
Manchester City Centre

We are working with awell-established regional law firmin Manchester City Centre who are looking to recruit an ambitiousCorporate Solicitor (NQ–2 PQE)to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone eager to develop their career in corporate work, working alongside experienced lawyers on a varied and high-quality caseload.

You will be involved in a broad range of corporate transactions, including:

• Mergers and acquisitions
• Private equity and investment work
• Joint ventures and restructuring projects
• General corporate advisory matters

The role offers excellentexposure to clientsfrom day one, allowing you to build lasting relationships and develop strong commercial awareness. You’ll benefit from a supportive, collaborative culture where your professional growth is prioritised, and you’ll have access to clear career development pathways.

Key Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor (NQ–2 PQE) with strong training in corporate work
• A solid academic background
• Confident communicator with excellent drafting and negotiation skills
• A proactive and commercially minded approach, with a willingness to learn and take on responsibility

On Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Involvement in complex, high-quality corporate transactions with a wide-ranging client base
• A friendly and supportive team culture where your contribution is valued
• A centrally located office in Manchester City Centre

Genuine opportunities for career progression within a respected regional practice

If you’re looking to take the next step in yourcareer and want to join a forward-thinking firm with a strong regional reputation, we’d love to hear from you.

PleasecontactLouisa at Think Legal Recruitmentfor a confidential discussion: [e-mail]