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Frasia Wright Associates
Corporate Solicitor – Edinburgh
Frasia Wright Associates
Corporate Solicitor
Job summary
A respected multi-disciplinary firm in Greater Manchester seeks a corporate solicitor to lead and shape its corporate department. With a direct pathway to partnership and a pipeline of work, this role offers the chance to grow within a values-led, entrepreneurial environment. The ideal candidate will have the expertise to handle complex transactions and mentor others, contributing to a supportive team culture.
Benefits
Qualifications
- 6+ PQE (or 3+ if exceptionally strong) in transactional corporate law.
- Experience in handling M&A, shareholder agreements, restructures, and business sales.
- Comfortable running deals and mentoring junior lawyers.
Responsibilities
- Shape and grow the corporate team within the firm.
- Take strategic ownership of a growing corporate function.
- Lead a department and define the legacy.
Skills
- Step into a role with a pipeline of live work
- Shape and grow your own team within a values-led, entrepreneurial firm
- Direct pathway to partnership with real strategic input
This is a rare opportunity for a corporate solicitor to take strategic ownership of a growing corporate function within a respected, multi-disciplinary firm in Greater Manchester.
With a stream of existing work, cross-department referrals, and genuine buy-in from the partnership, you'll have the platform to shape the corporate offering in your image, with partnership firmly on the table.
This is more than just a job, it’s your opportunity to lead a department, define your legacy, and grow within a firm that’s scaling with purpose.
Who we’re looking for
- 6+ PQE (or 3+ if exceptionally strong) in transactional corporate law
- Experienced in handling M&A, shareholder agreements, restructures, and business sales
- Comfortable running deals and mentoring junior lawyers
- Commercially sharp, strategic, and an excellent communicator
- Ambitious and entrepreneurial, with a collaborative, low-ego mindset
- Highly competitive salary
- Hybrid working (post-probation) and flexible hours
- Corporate gym membership
- Access to leadership development
- Pathway to partnership – internal progression model preferred
- Regular 1:1s and high leadership visibility
- Supportive, collaborative, and forward-thinking team culture
Call Duane on 03300 245 606 or emailduane.cormell@realmrecruit.comto find out more or apply. All conversations are confidential.
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.
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