Corporate Solicitor | 4+ PQE | Manchester

A well-regarded corporate practice in Manchester is recruiting at a point where someone with strong M&A experience can step into autonomy and start building the profile and client relationships that define the next stage of a career.

This is not a rebuild or a speculative hire. The work is there, the platform is credible, and the opportunity is real. Over the next few years, someone joining now will go from running mid-market transactions with partner support to leading deals, owning client relationships and becoming a recognised name in the Manchester corporate market.

The Work

The caseload is high quality M&A: acquisitions and disposals, management buy-outs and buy-ins, investment rounds, shareholder arrangements, corporate restructurings and exit planning.

At 4+ PQE, the expectation is clear: run transactions independently, manage due diligence, draft and negotiate documentation confidently, advise on structure and risk, and take ownership of client relationships. As the practice grows, that responsibility compounds, leading larger deals, supervising juniors and contributing to business development.

The Platform

The firm is established, highly-ranked and active in the Manchester corporate market. The team is partner-led with strong referral networks, sector expertise and the infrastructure to support ambitious lawyers who want to progress without being lost in a large machine.

Why This Makes Sense

At 4+ PQE, this is the inflection point. The difference between staying a capable mid-level associate and becoming a senior lawyer with client ownership and market profile comes down to platform, responsibility and timing.

This role offers all three. The work is high-quality and consistent, the platform is credible, and the timing creates space for someone to step up, take ownership and build the kind of practice that shapes the next decade of a career.

Manchester offers City-quality corporate work without London hours or cost of living, and the firm offers the platform, autonomy and progression that ambitious corporate lawyers need to move forward.

Apply now or contact Harrison for a confidential discussion.