Senior corporate associate/partner (Stockport)

SAS Daniels LLP; Stockport; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private health cover

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Enhanced maternity & paternity leave

Life cover (4x annual salary)

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

A UK Law Firm in Stockport is seeking a Senior Corporate Associate/Partner to manage high-value corporate matters with significant autonomy. The candidate should have over 5 years of PQE, a strong background in M&A, and a proven track record in client relationship management. Responsibilities include leading M&A transactions, enhancing business development, and ensuring service excellence. The firm offers generous leave, medical benefits, and enhanced family-friendly policies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ PQE as a corporate solicitor.
• Strong technical expertise across M&A and general corporate matters.
• Proven record of running transactions independently.
• Commercially minded, credible with senior stakeholders, and confident in business development activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead on M&A transactions and corporate governance matters.
• Maintain strong client relationships through high-quality service.
• Contribute to business development and networking activities.
• Take an active role in business development, including networking and attending BD events.

Skills

M&A experience

Strong communication skills

Business development

Client relationship management

Transaction management

Job description

Senior corporate associate/partner (Stockport)

We have an exciting opportunity for a corporate solicitor to join our Stockport team at either senior associate or partner level. You’ll handle high‑value matters with a strong degree of autonomy, working alongside other members of the team.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead on M&A (buy‑and‑sell‑side), private equity and investment transactions, shareholder agreements, group restructures, and corporate governance matters.
• Build and maintain strong, long‑term client relationships through excellent communication and high‑quality service.
• Generate fee income and maintain effective control of time recording, work in progress, billing, and cash collection in line with agreed targets.
• Take an active role in business development, including networking, developing new client relationships, and attending BD events.

About you:

• 5+ years’ PQE.
• Strong technical expertise across M&A and general corporate matters.
• Proven experience managing and running your own transactions.
• Commercially minded, credible with senior stakeholders, and confident in business development activities.

What we offer you in return

Generous annual leave including:

• 24 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays and an additional 3 paid office closure days between Christmas and New Year
• Birthday day off

A comprehensive benefits package to support your overall health and wellbeing:

• Medical cashback scheme
• 24‑hour GP service
• Private health cover
• Life cover (4x annual salary)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Enhanced family friendly policies including:

• Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
• Employer pension contribution
• A dedicated CSR committee
• Social and charity events
• SAS Daniels has named Contact Hostel as its employee‑selected local charity for 2026

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