Job Title: Corporate Solicitor PQE: 1 Year Location: Manchester (Hybrid Working Available) Sector: Corporate Law Position Type: Full-Time | Permanent The Opportunity An award-winning and forward-thinking commercial law firm in Manchester is seeking a Corporate Solicitor with at least 1 year of post-qualification experience to join its highly regarded Corporate team. This is an exceptional opportunity for a junior solicitor looking to work on high-quality corporate transactions within a collaborative, modern, and commercially driven environment. You'll be joining a team that acts for a wide range of clients — from ambitious start-ups and SMEs to high-growth businesses and large corporates — across a broad spectrum of transactional and advisory work. The Role As part of a growing team, you’ll support senior lawyers and partners while also gaining increasing responsibility for your own caseload and client relationships. You’ll be exposed to high-quality matters from day one, including: Mergers & acquisitions (share and asset purchases) Private equity and investment transactions Group reorganisations and restructuring Shareholder agreements and corporate governance General corporate advisory work The team is known for its partner-led approach, commercial mindset, and ability to offer junior lawyers real client exposure and hands-on experience from the outset. What We’re Looking For A qualified solicitor in England & Wales with 1 year PQE in corporate law Solid experience assisting on or running corporate transactions (ideally both buy and sell-side) Excellent drafting and negotiation skills A commercial and pragmatic approach to legal advice Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset The ambition to grow your career in a dynamic, client-focused environment Why Apply? Exposure to high-quality and high-value transactions Clear opportunities for progression and development A people-first culture with flexible and hybrid working A growing firm with an entrepreneurial spirit and national reputation Competitive salary and benefits package Interested? If you’re a junior Corporate Solicitor ready to take the next step in your career within a vibrant and progressive law firm, get in touch today for a confidential conversation with Millie @ Simpson Judge Legal