Corporate Transaction Lawyer

Think Legal Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious global law firm is seeking a Corporate Transaction Lawyer in Manchester. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex cross-border transactions and requires strong due diligence skills. You will collaborate with various teams, utilizing innovative legal technologies in a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Excellent career progression opportunities

Collaborative, inclusive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting due diligence on corporate transactions.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to learn new technologies.
• Strong communication skills to interact with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth due diligence on corporate documents and transactions.
• Prepare summaries highlighting key provisions and potential issues.
• Liaise with legal team members to provide updates and analysis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical drafting skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales

US equivalent qualification

Tools

Virtual Data Room tools

AI legal technology

Legal project management tools

Job description

Corporate Transaction Lawyer
Location:Manchester (Hybrid Working Available)

Are you an experienced corporate lawyer with a passion for high-quality transactional work? We’re working with a prestigious global law firm that is seeking a talentedCorporate Transaction Lawyerto join their dynamic and growing team in Manchester.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work as part of an innovativeteam, providing specialist support on complex cross-border transactions. You’ll collaborate with deal teams across the firm’s international offices, working on due diligence for a diverse range of high-value transactions. Matters may be corporate in nature, but equally they branch into wider commercial agreements, offering a broader range of work than most roles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out in-depth due diligence on corporate documents, contracts, leases and licence agreements and widertransactions.

• Prepare clear, detailed summaries highlighting key provisions and potential red flags, including change-of-control triggers, anti-assignment clauses, and MFN clauses.

• Liaise with Associates, Counsel and Partners to provide updates, seek guidance and deliver accurate legal analysis.

• Utilise Virtual Data Room tools to access and manage due diligence materials.

• Embrace cutting-edge legal technology, including AI and legal project management tools, to deliver efficient, high-quality work.

About You:

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent US qualification). Candidates qualified in other jurisdictions with QLTS will also be considered.

• Proven experience conducting due diligence in transactions with a corporate or commercial context

• Excellent organisational, analytical and technical drafting skills.

• Comfortable learning new technologies to enhance efficiency.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

Why Apply?

• Work with one of the world’s top-ranked global law firms.

• Join a collaborative, inclusive team that values respect, innovation and personal development.

• Enjoy a flexible, hybrid working arrangement and excellent opportunities for career progression.

To find out more, or for a confidentialdiscussion, please apply now or contact us directly at [e-mail]