CORPORATE / COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATE OR SENIOR ASSOCIATE
- Location
- Manchester, Greater Manchester
- Salary
- £40,000 - £60,000
- Posted
- 15 Mar 2017
- Closes
- 27 Mar 2017
- Ref
- TS/975482/TL
- Job Title
- Associate
- Practice Area
- Commercial Contracts, Corporate, Corporate Finance / M&A
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Corporate Solicitor – Associate or Senior Associate - Manchester / Liverpool (with commercial projects)
CORPORATE SOLICITOR / ASSOCIATE – MANCHESTER / LIVERPOOL
Corporate Solicitor / Associate Manchester – An interesting and varied opportunity has arisen within this nationally respected corporate team. They are looking for an Associate or Senior Associate with a solid background in corporate work, mainly M&A, but who also is keen to be involved in major project work including outsourcing and procurement projects.
THE ROLE AT A GLANCE
- Job title: Associate / Senior Associate Solicitor
- Location: Manchester or Liverpool
- Salary: £40,000 - £60,000
- Reports to: National Head of Corporate and Major Projects
- Previous experience: 1+ PQE – ‘Big ticket’ corporate M&A work with commercial projects.
CORPORATE AND COMMERCIAL WORK
The opportunity is probably best described as a ‘hybrid’ role of corporate M&A and major commercial project work. The main staple of the corporate element is large high value mergers and acquisitions with most being acquisition work, though the team is instructed on disposal deals from time to time. The department’s client base mainly operates in the public sector and the team also advise on complex public/private joint venture agreements.
The firm have also identified a real need to develop a commercial projects specialism within the team to complement the mainstream corporate offering and provide a truly seamless national service to their clients.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Ideally, the firm is looking for candidates with a blend of corporate and commercial experience or someone who is willing to develop their expertise in commercial projects. It is worth noting that they are also interested in attracting candidates from slightly smaller practices where individuals may have had the opportunity to gain a more general corporate / commercial grounding.
Therefore, if you are currently looking for a ‘step up’ in your career to work for larger national clients on deals and initiatives which have a significant impact, then this might be an opportunity worth considering. You will receive the support required to develop and progress, whilst also being encouraged to work autonomously. Ideally, you should already have the confidence to run with deals or commercial transactions and be able to work effectively in a team.
Candidates will have access to a steady flow of work, but will also be encouraged to develop strong relationships of their own. The team also has a strong business development group in which all fee earners are expected to be involved. All in all, the role is certainly an excellent way to develop your career further and also hone further qualities and expertise, with the intention of developing as a fully rounded corporate/commercial lawyer.
YOUR CAREER GOING FORWARD
The team you’d be joining is certainly a highly innovative and dynamic department which is going through a period of substantial growth across the department. This offers opportunities for candidates at all level to progress. The team is looking for ambitious and committed lawyers to help drive the practice forward, so if this sounds like you, please don’t hesitate to contact us.