Mills & Reeve
Senior Associate - Corporate (0569)
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Senior Associate - Corporate (0569)
Corporate Solicitor – Senior Associate (Manchester)
We are hiring an experienced Corporate Solicitor into our Manchester team, forming part of our national Corporate group. Click here to learn more and apply!
The Role
Join a nationally recognised Corporate team as a Senior Associate in our Manchester office. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and entrepreneurial corporate lawyer looking to take the next step in their career.
You’ll advise on a broad range of complex, high-profile corporate matters, working with a diverse client base including:
- High-growth start-ups
- University spinouts
- Established businesses
- Investors
- Management teams
- Institutional clients
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the day-to-day delivery of M&A, private equity, and other corporate transactions, supported by Partners and Principal Associates
- Draft and negotiate key transaction documents, managing deal progression from start to finish
- Collaborate with colleagues across teams and offices to ensure seamless client service on complex matters
- Build trusted relationships with clients, acting as a primary point of contact throughout transactions
- Mentor and supervise junior lawyers, helping develop technical and professional skills
- Contribute to business development, networking, and marketing initiatives to grow the firm’s Manchester Corporate team
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This role also offers: ✔ Exposure to high-quality work with real opportunities for career progression ✔ Highly international workloads with sophisticated transaction experience ✔ Strong partner support and professional mentorship
The Person
Qualifications & Experience ✅ Qualified solicitor with 4+ years post-qualification experience (PQE), gained at:
- A national firm
- An international firm
- A respected regional firm
✅ Strong expertise in M&A (most valuable)] ✅ Proven ability to lead transactions as the primary day-to-day fee earner with senior support
✅ Advantageous (but not essential):
- Experience in private equity transactions
Core Skills ✔ Commercially minded with strong client relationship management ✔ Excellent communication and negotiation skills ✔ Passionate about business development and networking ✔ Collaborative, results-focused team player ✔ Ambitious with a long-term career mindset
What You’ll Achieve at Mills & Reeve
We reserve the right to close this role early if we receive sufficient high-quality applications. Apply as soon as possible.
Pre-Employment Requirements
If offered the role, we conduct comprehensive pre-employment screening, including: ✅ Basic DBS check ✅ Verification of right to work ✅ 3 years employment history review ✅ Self-declaration to assess character and suitability
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The Firm
Mills & Reeve is built around better outcomes for clients, communities, and the people who drive our success. Our ethos ensures consistency—clients get advice tailored to their needs and delivered transparently, without surprises.
Our Culture & Values
With 1,450+ people and 850+ lawyers, we share a single purpose: “Achieve more. Together.”
Our five guiding principles reflect this:
- Ambitious – Set high standards, embrace new ideas, and stay enthusiastic about work
- Open – Foster trust through honest communication and principled decisions
- Care – Commitment to each other, our clients, and communities (and the environment)
- Collaborative – Support teams, contribute willingly, and achieve goals together
We were named in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work and ranked Platinum Investor in People—proof that our people drive our success.
Diversity & Inclusion
Everyone’s input is valued at Mills & Reeve. We’re committed to an inclusive work environment and positive workplace adjustments.
Flexible working is possible, and we encourage open conversations about well-being. Our goal is to create a supportive culture where everyone thrives.
To learn more about our # Diversity & Inclusion initiatives, visit our website.
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