Job Title: Corporate Associate Solicitor – 5+ PQE
Location: Central Manchester
Salary: Dependent on experience + benefits + clear progression route
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Corporate Associate Solicitor (5+ PQE) to join a well-established and growing boutique commercial law firm based in Central Manchester. The firm works closely with business owners, advisors, and financial professionals, offering high-quality corporate legal services with a strong commercial edge.
This position offers excellent career development prospects, including a transparent route to partnership, a diverse caseload, and the chance to work in a collaborative and non-traditional legal environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Handling a broad range of corporate matters including M&A, business sales and acquisitions, shareholder agreements, and group restructures
* Advising SMEs, owner-managed businesses, and entrepreneurial clients across a range of sectors
* Working closely with insolvency, restructuring, and finance professionals
* Running transactions from instruction to completion with minimal supervision
* Supporting strategic initiatives within the wider corporate and advisory team
Candidate Requirements
* Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 5+ years’ PQE in Corporate Law
* Proven experience in M&A and general corporate advisory work
* Strong commercial awareness and ability to provide pragmatic legal advice
* Excellent client relationship skills with a solutions-focused approach
* Comfortable working autonomously as well as collaboratively within a close-knit team
What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary (DOE) with a generous benefits package
* Realistic and achievable progression path, including partnership potential
* High-quality corporate work with a commercial advisory slant
* Collaborative working culture with no rigid hierarchy
* Modern Central Manchester office with hybrid working available
This role is ideal for a corporate lawyer seeking something different from the traditional law firm model – a chance to work on high-quality transactions in a more agile, commercially focused environment.
To apply, please submit your CV or get in touch with Millie at Simpson Judge for a confidential discussion.