Senior Corporate Lawyer / Legal Director / Partner

Napthens LLP; Manchester; Híbrido; GBP 90.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Napthens LLP in Manchester is seeking a Senior Corporate Lawyer / Senior Corporate Solicitor / Legal Director / Partner to take the lead in the Northwest. This is a senior role with ownership of the deal lifecycle and a strong pipeline of mid-market and SME transactions.

The position offers hybrid work across the region, a salary plus bonus package designed to attract a leader in corporate law, and opportunities to mentor a growing team within a supportive, high-quality practice.

Formación

• Senior corporate lawyer with strong mid-market SME and private equity deal experience.
• Experience leading transactions across the full deal lifecycle.
• Ability to build and lead a team in a busy regional firm.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the corporate team in Manchester and drive deal execution.
• Develop pipeline and manage client relationships.
• Mentor junior lawyers and maintain Napthens' market position.

Conocimientos

Corporate law

M&A transactions

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Descripción del empleo

Senior Appointment - Take the lead in Manchester

Senior Corporate Lawyer / Senior Corporate Solicitor / Legal Director / Partner

Manchester office and hybrid work across the region

Salary + Bonus package to attract a leader

If you’re a corporate lawyer in the Northwest, you’ll know not all deal flow is equal.

Some teams talk about transactions. Others deliver them.

Napthens has been recognised as the most active legal adviser in the Northwest (Experian Market IQ, 2025) — completing 54 transactions in a year where the region saw 930 deals worth over £11bn.

We are firmly at the centre of the region’s M&A market—and continuing to grow.

The Opportunity

Take the lead in Manchester, build your own team and leverage our existing reputation in the northwest market.

• A strong pipeline of mid-market and SME transactions
• Owner-managed businesses, SME and large corporates, and private equity-backed clients
• Meaningful involvement across the full deal lifecycle in a supportive environment supervised by some of the regions leading dealmakers

Work Directly with Leading Figures

Our Corporate team are known for delivering high-quality, commercially focused advice and for building integrated relationships with intermediaries and clients to drive successful outcomes. This is a great genuine opportunity to learn from and work alongside one of the most respected corporate law teams in the region, gaining exposure that will accelerate your development.

Our Approach

Our team has been built with intent:

• Experienced, hands-on lawyers leading transactions
• Focus on pragmatic, efficient deal execution
• Real emphasis on client relationships and repeat work

As Head of Corporate Keith Melling puts it:

“We’ve focused on pragmatic execution—helping clients get deals over the line in fast-moving conditions.”

Why Napthens?

• Number 1 for deal volume in the Northwest
• Consistent, high-quality deal flow
• Opportunity to work closely with recognised market leaders
• Early responsibility and client exposure
• A collaborative team with a clear path for progression

Why Now?

The market is regaining momentum, and Napthens is expanding and continue to experience high deal flow.

We’re already leading the way—this is your chance to be part of a team that is shaping the market, not following it.