Corporate Senior Solicitor

Corporate Solicitor / Senior Solicitor – Up to £105,000 + Bonus + Benefits – Manchester

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This opportunity offers an experienced corporate solicitor the platform to develop their profile within the Manchester market, working on high-quality matters while supporting the continued growth of a well-established national practice.

As a Corporate Solicitor/ Senior Solicitor, you will play a key role in delivering complex transactional work, working closely with partners and senior stakeholders while gaining increased responsibility, client exposure, and progression opportunities within a growing team.

The Role

• Advising on a broad range of M&A, corporate finance, and private equity transactions
• Supporting clients on shareholder agreements, joint ventures, and investment work
• Providing corporate governance and commercial advisory support
• Managing transactions from instruction through to completion, with appropriate autonomy
• Working closely with partners and senior stakeholders on high-value and complex deals
• Building and developing client relationships, with scope to grow your own network
• Supporting business development activity and contributing to the growth of the Manchester practice

The Candidate

• Qualified Solicitor with 5–10 years’ PQE and strong experience in corporate transactional work
• Trained within a reputable City, national, or leading regional law firm
• Strong technical ability and commercial awareness
• Confident, proactive, and client-focused in approach
• Ambitious and motivated to progress your career within a growing practice
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively

The Benefits & How to Apply

• Competitive basic salary up to £105,000 (depending on experience)
• Market-leading bonus structure
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Generous annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance and pension contributions
• Clear opportunities for progression and career development

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