Solicitor
Corporate / Company Commercial
Cheshire
£45,000-£80,000

Corporate Lawyer

Ref: 1620| Posted: 9th Dec 2024

The Eventus Recruitment Group are seeking an experienced Corporate Lawyer to join a highly reputable Legal 500 law firm on the outskirts of Manchester. This is a full-time, permanent job opportunity suitable for those commuting from Altrincham, Wilmslow, Ashton-under-Lyne and Stockport.Alongside a competitive salary, the firm offers an excellent benefits package, including extra annual leave, your birthday off, private healthcare, life cover, and a range of well-being rewards. This role offers genuine progression opportunities towards partnership, so if you're looking to advance your career with a firm that supports your growth, please get in touch.

 

Role Responsibilities

The incoming Corporate Lawyer will be managing a caseload of matters including:

  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Joint Ventures
  • MBOs and MBIs
  • Share and asset sales
  • Employee share schemes
  • Profit sharing
  • Business structures and reorganisations
  • Shareholder agreements
  • Private equity investments
  • Banking and finance

You will also take part in business development and marketing activities including networking and nurturing your contacts and referrers.

 

Person Specification

Applications are sought from Corporate Lawyers with a minimum of 2 years’ experience handling a varied caseload of corporate matters as mentioned above.

To be considered for this job role you will also be able to demonstrate the following qualities:

  • Outstanding communication skills, written and verbal
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Collaborative, working well with a team demonstrating leadership as required
  • Keen eye for detail with a high level of accuracy
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office
  • Ambitious and proactive

 

Benefits and Rewards

Along with a competitive salary you will also enjoy a host of other benefits and rewards including:

  • 36 days annual leave including your birthday off, Christmas closure and bank holidays
  • Life cover equal to 4 x annual salary
  • Private health care
  • Healthcare cashback scheme
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Enhanced sick pay
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity
  • Christmas bonus
  • Voucher rewards
  • Discounted legal service
  • Spring, Summer and Christmas social events
  • Ongoing professional development opportunities

 

About the Company

This is an amazing opportunity for an experienced Corporate Lawyer to join an award-winning law firm with offices across the county of Cheshire. You will be working with recognised and experienced lawyers within the department and the firm as a whole.

My client is a highly reputable firm that provides outstanding legal advice to their extensive and loyal client base across the North West. They also have excellent relationships with referrers and the other departments within the firm, mainly from the Private Client and Commercial Property teams. 

 

Next Steps

Apply now if your skills and experience align with this Corporate Lawyer job.

Alternatively, if you are interested in learning more about this career-enhancing job opportunity, please contact Nikki Phillips at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at nikki.phillips@eventuslegal.com or phone 07530 737333.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact me using the details above for a confidential discussion about your career.

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