Manchester Corporate Growth Partner - Hybrid/Bonus

William James Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Enhanced pension

Generous annual leave

Bonus scheme

Path to partnership

National client network

Job summary

William James Recruitment is seeking an experienced Corporate Solicitor to lead a broad range of M&A, corporate finance and private equity work in Manchester. The role offers a clear pathway to partnership and a platform within a national firm.

The candidate will advise owner-managed businesses and corporate clients, draft key agreements and provide governance guidance, with hybrid and flexible working options and a strong client base.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with significant corporate experience.
• Senior Associate/Legal Director/Partner level with growth ambitions.
• Experience advising owner-managed businesses and SMEs.
• Commercially astute with strong strategic judgement.
• Collaborative with mentoring capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Leading on a broad range of M&A, corporate finance and private equity transactions.
• Advising owner-managed businesses, entrepreneurs, investors and corporate clients.
• Drafting and negotiating shareholder agreements, investment agreements and JV arrangements.
• Providing corporate governance advice and strategic commercial guidance.
• Supporting growth, investment, succession planning and exit strategies.
• Developing strong relationships with existing clients and securing new business.
• Building relationships with accountants, lenders and professional referrers.
• Strengthening the firm's profile and market presence in Manchester.
• Contributing to the ongoing growth strategy of the corporate practice.
• Supervising, mentoring and developing junior lawyers.

Skills

Client relationships

Leadership

Mentoring

Strategic judgement

Problem solving

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

William James Recruitment is seeking an experienced Corporate Solicitor to lead a broad range of M&A, corporate finance and private equity work in Manchester. The role offers a clear pathway to partnership and a platform within a national firm.

The candidate will advise owner-managed businesses and corporate clients, draft key agreements and provide governance guidance, with hybrid and flexible working options and a strong client base.