Corporate Senior Associate

JMC Legal Recruitment

  • Manchester
  • £75,000-90,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 22 days ago
Corporate Senior Associate 5+ PQE | Manchester | Low Billings Target | Award-Winning Culture | Rapid Progression Opportunities | Top 40 Firm | Attractive Salary & BonusThe FirmThis Top 40 ranked firm is recognised as a market leader, with numerous top-tier rankings in the Legal 500 and a host of industry awards to its name, most recently being named Legal Employer of the Year at a prestigious national awards ceremony.Innovative and forward-thinking, the firm combines the scale and quality of a major player with a truly people-centric approach. What sets them apart is their exceptional track record in developing talent, evidenced by their growing number of home-grown Partners and their reputation for nurturing legal careers from within.Their client base is equally impressive, including an increasing number of FTSE 250 companies. With over 10 offices across the UK and plans for further expansion, the firm also benefits from access to a global legal network, giving it a distinct competitive edge.You'll be part of a truly supportive and collaborative culture that embraces a 'work to live' mindset. Partners are approachable and actively engaged, creating an environment where people thrive. With strong leadership and an ambitious growth strategy, the firm offers genuine opportunities for organic career development.Low billable targets (just 1200 hours) allow Solicitors to focus deeply on delivering high-quality work.The RoleIn this role you will be exposed to big ticket M&A work coupled PE, Joint Ventures, Finance and much more. You will be working directly alongside senior, L500 ranked partners giving you exposure to working alongside genuine leaders in the field. The firm have a excellent reputation across general corporate advisory law, and attract complex M&A work.The department are sector agnostic and have traditionally worked over tech, sports, media, retail and much more. For Corporate Lawyers looking for broad exposure, this is a excellent platform.You will be working in a wider team of 25+ skilled lawyers, many home grown and others recruited from rival international firms.With plans for the large and rapid expansion of the Manchester team, the role offers unparalleled opportunity for quick and organic career progression.The Ideal Candidate
  • 5+ years of PQE as a qualified solicitor with Corporate Law experience
  • Can work independently and as part of a team
  • Manage a varied caseload with a range of clients
  • Has strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and empathetically with clients and colleagues alike
  • Is well organised and can prioritise efficiently
What's on offer?
  • An attractive salary, above market rate
  • Chance to work with one the most highly respected Corporate teams in the country
  • Low billables target (1200 hours) and bonus based on hitting this target
  • Excellent benefits
Apply now for Immediate consideration or contact Joe Bryant on 0161 240 3763CompanyJMC Legal Recruitment was founded by highly experienced Legal Recruitment Consultant, Jason Connolly. His motivation to establish JMC was to create a refreshingly friendly agency with a truly consultative approach and who are always a pleasure to deal with.We're a dynamic business with our sights set high and a growing client base spanning the country. We believe that in any business the most valuable assets are the people - and it's true of JMC, too. Whether dealing with candidates or firms, our consultants' passion for legal recruitment and excellent market knowledge always shines through. Our state of the art software means our consultants are more accessible to you and we keep ahead of the curve in the changing legal landscape to ensure you are always given up to date advice.What can you expect from us? We will always manage your expectations and come back to you with updates as soon as they become available. We pride ourselves on the highest level of integrity, as we understand that when looking for a new role or member of staff it is often highly confidential. You will find that we always take the time to really listen and understand before we advise. We will get to know you, taking into account not just technical ability, but personality and cultural fit. We're also easy to get hold of; we appreciate that when looking for a new role it can be difficult to talk during the working day, so we will make ourselves available and find a time that works for you. Give us a call and talk to one of our friendly team today. We're waiting to help you.Share this jobApply for Corporate Senior AssociateAlready uploaded your CV? to apply instantlyFields marked with an asterisk (*) are requiredFirst name requiredLast name requiredWhat is your email address? requiredYour CV requiredYour file must be a .doc, .pdf, .docx, or .rtf. No larger than 1MBDrag and dropChoose a fileSelected file: Remove fileAdd a cover message requiredEmail me similar jobs when they become available Your communication preferencesI'd like to receive emails about jobs and services from The Lawyer JobsI'd like to receive emails from third partiesWhen you apply for a job we will send your application to the named employer, who may contact you. By applying for a job listed on The Lawyer Jobs you agree to our and . You should never be required to provide bank account details. If you are, please . All emails will contain a link in the footer to enable you to unsubscribe at any time.Send applicationSave jobClick to add the job to your shortlistYou need to or to save a job.Get job alertsCreate a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.© 2011 - 2025 Centaur Media Plc. Powered by Madgex Job Board TechnologyTheLawyer.com Limited
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