Senior Associate - Corporate

One of Manchester's newest and fastest growing legal practices is looking for a senior corporate lawyer to come on board and be part of their journey, shaping the future of the firm along the way. You'll work alongside industry leading experts from Top 200 UK Law Firms, and join a team of energetic professionals where your contribution will be valued and your work-life balance respected through hybrid working from Day One.

If you're passionate about corporate law and looking a different environment to your traditional law firm, this is a unique chance to become part of a start-up environment that has already established itself as a trusted partner for SMEs, offering expert advice on mergers, acquisitions, sales, and investments. You'll join a legal practice that is part of a wider group with an impressive portfolio of over 20 businesses in the advisory sector.

You will have the freedom to work flexibly from the outset between their Manchester and Bolton offices, enjoying two days to work from home. You'll receive support from industry leading corporate experts, along with the team of paralegals and other lawyers.

What You'll Do:

As a Corporate Senior Associate, you will:

• Provide corporate legal advice to clients on mergers, acquisitions, sales, investments, and other transactional matters.
• Collaborate closely with clients—primarily SMEs—to understand their business objectives and deliver tailored legal solutions that support their goals.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements.
• Conduct thorough legal due diligence exercises to identify potential risks and ensure smooth completion of transactions.
• Help to support the junior team members in their development and liaison with clients, as well as help the future growth plans of the business.

What You Bring:

• 4+ PQE of corporate experience within a reputable law firm
• Law Degree (2:1 minimum)
• LLM / LPC at Top 50 UK Law College with a strong academic background

How to Apply:

Apply now or for more information, feel free to contact Senior Consultant Jess Vernal on jess.vernal@robertwalters.com or 07823647177.

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