Senior Associate

Senior Associate - Corporate Solicitor (5+ PQE)

Stockport (Hybrid Working)

£65,000 - £85,000 DOE + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Full Time Permanent

Take the Lead on High-Value Corporate Transactions

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Corporate Solicitor (5+ PQE) to join a well-established and highly regarded law firm in Stockport. This role offers the chance to work on a broad range of high-quality corporate matters while enjoying genuine autonomy, strong career progression opportunities, and flexible hybrid working.

You'll join a collaborative and ambitious team, advising a diverse client base on complex corporate transactions and strategic business matters.

The Role

You will be responsible for:

• Leading on a variety of corporate transactions, including M&A (buy-side and sell-side)
• Advising on private equity and investment transactions
• Drafting and negotiating shareholder agreements
• Managing group restructures and corporate governance matters
• Building and maintaining long-term client relationships
• Running matters independently from instruction through to completion
• Contributing to the firm's business development and networking activities
• Achieving billing targets while maintaining exceptional client service

About You

We're keen to speak with solicitors who have:

• A minimum of 5 years' PQE in Corporate Law
• Strong technical expertise across M&A and general corporate matters
• Experience managing transactions with minimal supervision
• Commercial awareness and excellent client-facing skills
• A proactive approach to business development
• The ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships

What's On Offer?

Salary & Benefits

• £65,000 - £85,000 basic salary
• Employer pension contribution
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Medical cashback scheme
• Enhanced sick pay
• 24-hour GP access
• Employee Assistance Programme

Work-Life Balance

• Hybrid working arrangement
• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays + 3 days for Christmas
• Birthday off every year