Senior Associate - Corporate/Commercial Law

Location: Manchester, UK; hybrid working

Company

SRA-regulated legal services business supporting businesses with corporate and commercial advice across a network of UK offices.

What you will do

• Lead corporate transactions, including M&A, reorganisations, restructures, and private equity work.
• Draft, negotiate, and advise on shareholder agreements, investment agreements, and other corporate documentation.
• Provide commercially focused advice and act as a trusted adviser to corporate clients.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders, referrers, business partners, and clients.
• Support strategic direction, performance, business development, and growth initiatives.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop junior lawyers and trainees.

Requirements

• Significant post-qualification experience in corporate law.
• Strong technical expertise in corporate transactions and governance.
• Experience managing complex cases and running deals autonomously.
• Commercial awareness, including the ability to identify and convert business opportunities.
• Experience managing a caseload, budgets, and financial targets.
• Leadership, collaboration, and commitment to exceptional client service.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working and a focus on work-life balance.
• Competitive salary, annual bonus, and comprehensive benefits package.
• 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell holiday days.
• Private medical and dental insurance, life assurance, income protection, and travel insurance.
• Professional development, leadership programmes, career progression, and pension scheme.
• Supportive, collaborative culture with flexible working patterns considered.

Hiring process

• Submit a short application to start the recruitment conversation.
• Reasonable accommodations are available during the application and interview process.