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Corporate Associate

Simpson Judge is looking for an Corporate Associate in Manchester Area

Job description

Corporate Solicitor (2–5 PQE)

Location: Central Manchester

Level: Associate

Firm: Tier 2 (Legal 500 recognised)

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent


Overview

A highly respected Tier 2 Corporate team in Central Manchester is seeking a talented Corporate Solicitor with 2–5 years’ PQE to join their expanding department. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on high-value, high-quality transactional matters within a modern, commercially driven and well-resourced practice.


The Role

You’ll join a top-performing corporate group acting for an impressive portfolio of regional, national, and international clients—including owner-managed businesses, institutional investors, PE-backed companies, and fast-growth scale-ups.

You will work on a broad range of corporate matters, including:

  • Mergers and acquisitions (buyer and seller side)
  • Private equity transactions
  • Joint ventures and shareholder agreements
  • Corporate restructures and reorganisations
  • Investment rounds and venture capital work
  • General corporate advisory and governance matters


You will run your own matters with partner support while collaborating on larger, strategically significant deals.


Key Responsibilities

  • Manage a varied caseload of corporate transactions from instruction through to completion.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of corporate documents.
  • Support senior lawyers on complex or high-value transactions.
  • Maintain strong client relationships through excellent communication and commercial awareness.
  • Participate in business development and networking initiatives as the team continues its strategic growth.
  • Work effectively within a highly collaborative, partner-led team.


About You

  • Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with 2–5 years PQE in corporate work.
  • Solid transactional experience, ideally from a reputable regional, national, or city firm.
  • Strong technical skills and a genuine interest in high-quality corporate transactional work.
  • Confident managing client relationships and delivering commercially-focused advice.
  • Ambitious, proactive, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
  • A team player with excellent communication and drafting skills.


What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary and bonus structure aligned with Tier 2 market standards.
  • Hybrid and flexible working options.
  • Exposure to complex, high-calibre corporate work.
  • Clear and transparent progression routes.
  • Supportive leadership, mentoring and strong investment in training.
  • Excellent firm culture with a collaborative and dynamic team environment.


If you would like to apply please contact Millie Ebbrell @ Simpson Judge Legal today.

Extra information

Status
Closed
Education Level
Secondary School
Location
Manchester Area
Type of Contract
Casual / Part Time Jobs
Full UK/EU driving license preferred
No
Car Preferred
No
Must be eligible to work in the EU
No
Cover Letter Required
No
Languages
English

Casual / Part Time Jobs | Secondary School