M&A Manager

Fletchers Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing law firm in Manchester seeks an M&A Manager to drive its strategic expansion. Responsibilities include identifying acquisition targets, leading negotiations, and preparing financial analyses. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and strong commercial acumen. The role offers hybrid working, extensive benefits, and a collaborative culture focused on colleague wellbeing.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

35 days holiday + options

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Flexible working environment

Ongoing training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in Corporate Development, M&A, or Transaction Services preferred.
• Ability to consider strategy and value creation activities required.
• Strong skills in dealing with multiple advisors at the same time essential.

Responsibilities

• Identify new acquisition targets through periodic market scanning.
• Prepare high level modelling to support value creation opportunities.
• Work with external advisors to perform due diligence on transactions.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Project management skills

Interpersonal skills

Strategic thinking

Written communication skills

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified (or equivalent)

Job description

Job Overview

Join Fletchers' high‑performing Finance team and play a pivotal role in shaping our growth strategy. We're looking for a talented M&A Manager to support the Director of Mergers and Acquisitions in leading the full deal lifecycle— from identifying and assessing acquisition targets, through negotiation and execution. This is a fantastic opportunity to be at the forefront of our strategic expansion, working across a diverse portfolio of opportunities that will help define the future of Fletchers. You'll combine strategic insight with strong financial and commercial acumen, managing multiple workstreams and stakeholders to deliver high‑quality outcomes. The ideal candidate will bring experience in Corporate Development, M&A, or Transaction Services, a passion for value creation, and the confidence to engage with senior stakeholders and external advisors. At Fletchers, you'll join a collaborative and ambitious environment where your expertise will make a real impact on the group's growth journey.

Company Overview

Fletchers is a fast‑growing, dynamic law firm specialising in personal injury and clinical negligence law, with outstanding rankings in both The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. Following several strategic acquisitions, we've evolved into the Fletchers Group, with ambitious plans for continued growth and innovation. We aspire to be the best place to work in the legal sector. Our workplace culture is inclusive, informal, and supportive, with a strong focus on colleague wellbeing and happiness. We are proud to offer some of the best hybrid and flexible working arrangements in the industry— because we understand that balance drives performance. At Fletchers, we also value connection and collaboration. We create exciting opportunities for teams to come together and thrive. Whether you're starting your career or aiming for leadership, you'll find a clear path to progress and development here—from apprenticeships and professional qualifications to senior roles and Partnership. We seek out a broad range of challenging, high‑quality legal work, enabling our people to build meaningful and progressive careers. And we don't just talk about development—not one word left behind. We invest in it, with a significant proportion of our colleagues working towards relevant qualifications at any time. We reward those who build our success and live our values. Our benefits package is designed to grow with you, offering real opportunities to share in our long‑term strength. Our base pay and bonus structure is built to recognise and reward high performance. Join us and be part of a law firm that's not only growing, but redefining what it means to work in legal services. Fletchers Group is an inclusive employer with a diverse workforce: we welcome applications from any and all backgrounds. We're committed to providing a culture and environment where everyone can thrive, understanding and celebrating that no colleague is the same. We're proud of our work on the Disability Confident scheme, and we are signing up to other diversity standards to reflect our ethos.

Responsibilities

• Periodic marketing scanning to identify new targets in existing or complementary spaces
• Assessing new opportunities on a commercial and strategic level, preparing overview summaries and recommendations for the Executive team
• Prepare high level modelling to support with value creation opportunities and offer analysis
• Support in the negotiation and preparation of Heads of Terms
• Oversight of / Input into detailed financial modelling prepared by broader Project Finance team
• Work with external advisors and internal teams, where necessary, to perform due diligence on transactions
• Support senior team members with conducting negotiations on legal contracts; working with external law firms as required
• Prepare approval papers for private equity Investment Committee
• Build strong internal and external networks, working to successfully deliver business objectives

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified (or equivalent)
• A background in Corporate Development, M&A/Corporate Finance or Transaction Services
• A strategic and commercial mindset, with the ability to consider strategy and value creation activities
• Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking skills
• Strong project management skills—dealing with multiple advisors at the same time
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong written communication skills

Work Conditions

Hybrid working available – with the flexibility to work from home and collaborate in‑office when needed. We believe we offer our colleagues the best hybrid and flexible working practices, balancing working from home with time collaborating and socialising with colleagues in our modern offices.

Benefits

• 35 hours working week
• Bonus scheme (subject to targets being met)
• 35 days holiday a year including bank holidays and Christmas Closure, you also have an option to purchase up to 3 extra days' holiday per year, until you long service award the 3 days after your 5th, 7th, and 9th full year of employment
• Pension scheme with tax‑efficient salary sacrifice option
• Life Assurance Policy
• Medicash policy to cover some dental, optical and other medical expenses
• Company sick pay
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and IVF schemes
• Flexible, agile working environment with a positive work‑life balance
• Varied calendar of funded company social events (check out Fletchers Group on LinkedIn)
• Monthly voucher awards for winning nominees
• A genuinely supportive and friendly culture
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities