Corporate Solicitor (NQ-5 PQE) - Leading Regional Practice | South Manchester | Top-Tier Legal 500 Team
A standout opportunity has arisen for a Corporate Solicitor (NQ-5 PQE) to join a highly regarded, award-winning law firm based in South Manchester. This is a rare chance to become part of a Tier 1-ranked corporate team, known for delivering high-quality advice to an impressive portfolio of clients across the SME and OMB sectors.
The Firm:
This is a Top 200 UK law firm, consistently ranked by The Legal 500 and recognised in The Times Best Law Firms for multiple years. With a deep-rooted independent ethos and a genuine focus on culture, collaboration, and client care, the firm has grown organically - built on its reputation for excellence and entrepreneurial spirit.
The Role:
Joining a dynamic and expanding Corporate team that has previously won Corporate Team of the Year at the Manchester Legal Awards, you will work on a diverse and high-quality caseload, including:
1. Mergers, acquisitions, and business disposals
2. Investment agreements and shareholder arrangements
3. Group restructures and share reorganisations
4. Share options, including EMIs
5. Due diligence, disclosure processes, and corporate governance
6. Banking and finance matters, including security and loan documentation
7. Non-contentious insolvency matters
This is a role offering real variety, high levels of responsibility, and the chance to work alongside some of the region's most respected corporate lawyers.
The Candidate:
1. Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales (NQ-5 years PQE)
2. Strong corporate experience from a national or well-regarded regional firm
3. Confident handling a range of corporate and company law matters
4. Commercially aware with strong technical skills
5. Exceptional client relationship and communication skills
6. Enthusiastic, proactive, and team-oriented
The Benefits:
1. Join a Tier 1 Legal 500 Corporate team with a track record of success
2. Strong career development pathways and mentoring from senior lawyers
3. Supportive, inclusive, and entrepreneurial working culture
4. Competitive salary and excellent benefits package
5. Genuine focus on work/life balance and long-term career fulfilment
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a forward-thinking firm with an outstanding reputation and clear vision for the future.
If you're interested in this role, please apply now or forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us.
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