Corporate Partner in Manchester

Job description

Corporate Partner / Senior Associate – Manchester

Looking to take the next big step in your corporate career?

We’re working with a leading national and international law firm that’s growing its Manchester Corporate team. With a strong UK presence and international footprint (including the Middle East), this firm offers the quality of work you’d expect at a top-tier outfit – but without the relentless pressure.

The Role

• Join as a Corporate Partner or ambitious Legal Director / Senior Associate ready to step up.
• Work alongside a successful Partner-led team in Manchester, supported by associates and national offices.
• Handle high-value, mid-market transactions – M&A, private equity, capital markets, and joint ventures.
• Recent deals include: £40m cross-border acquisition, £38m aerospace deal, multiple waste sector acquisitions, and international JVs.

What’s on Offer

✅ Competitive salary + benefits (pension, healthcare, holiday, perks)

✅ Hybrid working & work-life balance

✅ Real prospects to equity partnership (no ceiling)

✅ Modern Manchester office with 150+ people & a supportive culture

✅ International platform and high-quality work without “blood from a stone” billing pressures

Who We’re Looking For

• An established Partner; OR
• A Legal Director / Senior Associate with the drive and ability to build a practice.
• Strong track record in mid-market M&A (private equity / capital markets a bonus).
• Someone entrepreneurial who wants to help grow a practice with real backing.

This is a chance to shape the future of a Manchester corporate practice with the backing of a major national and international firm.

Apply now or reach out in confidence for a chat.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Manchester

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

01-09-2025

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