William James Recruitment
Corporate Solicitor
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Corporate Solicitor / Senior Solicitor – Up to £105,000 + Bonus + Benefits – Manchester
This opportunity offers an experienced corporate solicitor the platform to develop their profile within the Manchester market, working on high-quality matters while supporting the continued growth of a well-established national practice.
As a Corporate Solicitor/ Senior Solicitor, you will play a key role in delivering complex transactional work, working closely with partners and senior stakeholders while gaining increased responsibility, client exposure, and progression opportunities within a growing team.
The Role
- Advising on a broad range of M&A, corporate finance, and private equity transactions
- Supporting clients on shareholder agreements, joint ventures, and investment work
- Providing corporate governance and commercial advisory support
- Managing transactions from instruction through to completion, with appropriate autonomy
- Working closely with partners and senior stakeholders on high-value and complex deals
- Building and developing client relationships, with scope to grow your own network
- Supporting business development activity and contributing to the growth of the Manchester practice
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The Candidate
- Qualified Solicitor with 5–10 years’ PQE and strong experience in corporate transactional work
- Trained within a reputable City, national, or leading regional law firm
- Strong technical ability and commercial awareness
- Confident, proactive, and client-focused in approach
- Ambitious and motivated to progress your career within a growing practice
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively
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- Competitive basic salary up to £105,000 (depending on experience)
- Market-leading bonus structure
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Generous annual leave plus bank holidays
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance and pension contributions
- Clear opportunities for progression and career development
Apply in the strictest confidence online or via telephone.
Contact: Declan Young, Corporate & Commercial Specialist
- Direct Dial: 0113 511 7115
- Mobile: 07931 998 526
- Email: declan.young@williamjamesrecruitment.com
More About William James Recruitment
William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with a range of highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments.
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