Location: Manchester (Hybrid & Flexible Working)
Sector: Corporate M&A, Venture Capital, Private Equity, Tech & Media
Top-Tier Firm | Tier 1 Legal 500 | Band 1 Chambers & Partners
Be part of something new - with the backing of the best.
An exciting opportunity to join the newly established Manchester arm of a nationally renowned corporate team, consistently ranked Tier 1 by Legal 500 and Band 1 by Chambers & Partners. This is your chance to help shape a growing Northern presence-while working alongside a team with a proven track record of excellence in corporate M&A, especially mid-sized transactions.
The Opportunity:
Join a forward-thinking, high-performing team that's nationally respected for its innovative approach-particularly in the tech, media, and entertainment sectors. The firm's expanding venture capital and private equity practice offers exposure to cutting-edge startups, founders, and investors across tech, healthcare, and financial services.
In Manchester, you'll be part of a small but growing team with access to high-quality work, autonomy on transactions, and a strong support network. It's the best of both worlds: an exciting build-out phase in a new market with the full support and credibility of an established national brand.
Work Includes:
* Mergers & Acquisitions (UK and cross-border)
* Corporate Finance (VC & PE)
* Joint Ventures
* IPOs & Secondary Listings
* General Corporate Advisory
You'll Need:
* 4-8 years' post-qualification experience in corporate law
* Practical experience in several of the following:
o VC and/or PE investment transactions
o M&A
o Drafting and negotiating SPAs
o Due diligence and disclosure
o General corporate advice
o International deals
You'll Be:
* A collaborative team player who thrives in a dynamic environment
* Comfortable running your own deals, with senior support as needed
* Keen to help shape the Manchester team's culture and client base
* Motivated to build relationships internally and externally
Why This Role?
* Join a national success story at the ground level in Manchester
* Play a key role in building a new presence with access to top-tier work
* Supportive, forward-thinking firm that values creativity and work-life balance
* Hybrid and flexible working built in from day one
* A career-defining move outside the usual corporate crowd
Ready to grow with something new? Get in touch with Rachael Mann at Sacco Mann for a confidential conversation on 0113 2477111 or e-mail her at Rachael.Mann@SaccoMann.com
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