Top rated national firm is looking for a talented Corporate Associate of 1 PQE to join its established office in Manchester. This is a great opportunity for an ambitious lawyer to progress quickly through the ranks with the support of experienced lawyers. The corporate team has a presence throughout the UK offering a wide range of services including Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity, Equity capital markets, Business sales, Joint ventures and Corporate reorganisations. Key responsibilities of the role include:- Supporting on mergers or acquisitions or disposal transactions for corporate clients Supporting/leading acquisition and disposal of business and assets and/or shares Supporting on public company transactions, such as IPO’s or equity fundraisers. Supporting/leading due diligence exercises, data room reviews or management and disclosure processes (be it in relation to buy side or IPO legal due diligence work or sell side legal disclosure work); Preparation and finalisation of disclosure letters and supporting bundles Supporting on and reviewing investment documents either acting for investing institutions or management teams on PE backed transactions or placing agreements. Drafting and negotiating the terms of transaction ancillary documents (such as completion board minutes, deeds of waivers, resignation letters, Companies House forms etc.) General corporate work including corporate restructurings, shareholders agreements, joint ventures and limited liability partnership agreements, specifically drafting the principal documents Assisting with business development and tenders including (where appropriate) research about clients and targets Opportunities for early exposure to clients. Excellent benefits package and opportunities for flexible working.