Senior Corporate Associate

Interlink Talent Solutions; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Interlink Recruitment in Manchester is seeking an ambitious Senior Associate to join its corporate team. You will advise on a broad range of corporate transactions, with emphasis on M&A, private equity and restructurings, working alongside partners to deliver high-quality client service.

You will lead deal management from inception to completion, supervise junior lawyers, and contribute to business development. The role offers hybrid working and a supportive, nationally-recognised platform.

Qualifications

• You will be a qualified solicitor with: 4+ years' PQE gained at a national, international or respected regional law firm.
• Strong corporate transactional experience, particularly M&A.
• Ability to run transactions with supervision from senior lawyers and partners.
• Excellent technical, commercial and client management skills.
• Proactive business development and networking mindset.
• Collaborative and willing to mentor junior lawyers.
• Ambition to progress within a growing practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day management of M&A, private equity and corporate transactions.
• Draft, negotiate and advise on a range of complex transactional documents.
• Manage deals from inception through to completion.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted adviser throughout transactions.
• Work closely with colleagues across multiple practice areas to deliver seamless client service.
• Supervise and mentor junior members of the team.
• Contribute to business development, networking and profile-raising initiatives.

Skills

M&A experience

Corporate transactions

Client management

Business development

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

A leading national law firm is looking to appoint an ambitious Senior Associate to join its highly regarded corporate team in Manchester.

Joining a thriving Manchester team and a wider national corporate practice, you will play a key role in advising clients on a broad range of corporate transactions, with particular emphasis on:

• Mergers and acquisitions


• Private equity transactions


• Corporate restructures and reorganisations


• General corporate advisory matters


• Growth capital and investment transactions

The role offers exposure to sophisticated and often international matters, providing a varied and stimulating workload alongside strong partner support and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day management of M&A, private equity and corporate transactions


• Draft, negotiate and advise on a range of complex transactional documents


• Manage deals from inception through to completion


• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted adviser throughout transactions


• Work closely with colleagues across multiple practice areas to deliver seamless client service


• Supervise and mentor junior members of the team


• Contribute to business development, networking and profile-raising initiatives

Qualifications:

• You will be a qualified solicitor with:4+ years' PQE gained at a national, international or respected regional law firm


• Strong corporate transactional experience, particularly M&A


• The ability to run transactions with appropriate supervision from senior lawyers and partners


• Excellent technical, commercial and client management skills


• A proactive approach to business development and networking


• A collaborative mindset and an interest in developing junior lawyers


• Ambition to progress your career within a growing and forward-thinking practice


• High-quality corporate work with an established client base


• Genuine progression opportunities within a growing team


• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package


• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements


• Strong national platform and market reputation


• Supportive and collaborative culture


• Exposure to complex domestic and cross-border transactions

Interlink Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer.