Corporate Associate
Location: Manchester, UK
Practice Area: Corporate (M&A / Private Equity / Capital Markets)
Role Overview:
A leading global law firm is seeking a talented and ambitious Corporate Associate to join its Corporate team in Manchester. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-profile, cross-border transactions and be part of a dynamic, collaborative legal environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Advise on a broad range of corporate matters including:
* Mergers and acquisitions (public and private)
* Private equity transactions
* Capital markets (equity and debt)
* Joint ventures and venture capital
* Corporate governance
* International corporate reorganisations
Manage transactions from inception through to completion, including due diligence, negotiation, and post-merger integration.
Collaborate with colleagues across a global network.
Contribute to business development initiatives and client relationship management.
Candidate Profile:
* Qualified solicitor with 1–3 years PQE in corporate law.
* Strong experience in M&A and/or private equity.
* Excellent academic credentials and technical legal skills.
* Commercially astute with a global outlook.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
* A team player with leadership potential and a proactive approach to client service.
Why Join:
* Work with a top-tier international law firm with a strong global presence.
* Be part of a collegiate and supportive culture that values diversity and innovation.
* Access to world-class training and development programmes.
* Opportunity to work on complex, high-value transactions with leading clients.
* Clear career progression and international secondment opportunities.