Corporate Solicitor NQ-5 PQE

JMC Legal Recruitment

  • Manchester
  • £40,000-60,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 22 days ago
Corporate Solicitor (NQ - 5 PQE) | L500 Ranked Firm | Work Directly with an Equity PartnerThe FirmThis leading North West practice is renowned for its strength in both individual and business services and is proud to be ranked in the Legal 500. For over 20 years, they've built deep roots in the Greater Manchester and Cheshire region, fostering long-standing relationships with high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, and local businesses.What truly sets them apart is their people-first, culture-driven approach. They reject a "factory" model and instead focus on providing tailored, highly personal legal services. Many of their lawyers have been with the firm for over a decade, some for more than 30 years, which speaks volumes about their supportive environment and commitment to professional growth.With 110+ staff across multiple offices, the firm is embedded in the community and works closely with local charities, trusts, and initiatives. Several of the current partners started as paralegals, illustrating the clear career progression on offer here.The RoleThe firm is seeking a Corporate Solicitor to join their South Manchester office, working 1:1 alongside an Equity Partner on a high quality and diverse caseload.You'll gain direct exposure to corporate transactions across sectors such as music, celebrity, retail, and leisure, with work spanning M&A deals, shareholder agreements, and commercial advisory matters. From day one, you'll have the opportunity to assist on complex transactions while also managing your own matters under the close guidance of the partnership.This role offers an exceptional platform for a junior lawyer who wants to learn from a leading Corporate practitioner, develop specialist expertise, and progress quickly within a well-structured, supportive team.Requirements
  • NQ-5 years PQE in Corporate law
  • Experience across a broad range of transactional and advisory corporate matters
  • Strong team player with excellent client-facing skills
What's on Offer
  • Work directly with a Legal 500 recommended Equity Partner
  • High-quality, varied corporate workload
  • Full lifecycle exposure to corporate transactions
  • Culture-led, collaborative environment with clear career progression
  • Strong regional reputation and well established client base
This is a rare opportunity to join a thriving, people focused firm where you can build a rewarding career in Corporate law.CompanyJMC 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 Solicitor NQ-5 PQEAlready 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.Similar jobs
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