Corporate Lawyer

RJM148086_1749225231
  • £75000 - £95000 per annum
  • Manchester, Greater Manchester
  • Permanent

Location: Manchester (Hybrid & Flexible Working)
Sector: Corporate M&A, Venture Capital, Private Equity, Tech & Media
Top-Tier Firm | Tier 1 Legal 500 | Band 1 Chambers & Partners

Be part of something new - with the backing of the best.

An exciting opportunity to join the newly established Manchester arm of a nationally renowned corporate team, consistently ranked Tier 1 by Legal 500 and Band 1 by Chambers & Partners. This is your chance to help shape a growing Northern presence-while working alongside a team with a proven track record of excellence in corporate M&A, especially mid-sized transactions.

The Opportunity:
Join a forward-thinking, high-performing team that's nationally respected for its innovative approach-particularly in the tech, media, and entertainment sectors. The firm's expanding venture capital and private equity practice offers exposure to cutting-edge startups, founders, and investors across tech, healthcare, and financial services.

In Manchester, you'll be part of a small but growing team with access to high-quality work, autonomy on transactions, and a strong support network. It's the best of both worlds: an exciting build-out phase in a new market with the full support and credibility of an established national brand.

Work Includes:

  • Mergers & Acquisitions (UK and cross-border)
  • Corporate Finance (VC & PE)
  • Joint Ventures
  • IPOs & Secondary Listings
  • General Corporate Advisory

You'll Need:

  • 4-8 years' post-qualification experience in corporate law
  • Practical experience in several of the following:
    • VC and/or PE investment transactions
    • M&A
    • Drafting and negotiating SPAs
    • Due diligence and disclosure
    • General corporate advice
    • International deals

You'll Be:

  • A collaborative team player who thrives in a dynamic environment
  • Comfortable running your own deals, with senior support as needed
  • Keen to help shape the Manchester team's culture and client base
  • Motivated to build relationships internally and externally

Why This Role?

  • Join a national success story at the ground level in Manchester
  • Play a key role in building a new presence with access to top-tier work
  • Supportive, forward-thinking firm that values creativity and work-life balance
  • Hybrid and flexible working built in from day one
  • A career-defining move outside the usual corporate crowd

Ready to grow with something new? Get in touch with Rachael Mann at Sacco Mann for a confidential conversation on 0113 2477111 or e-mail her at Rachael.Mann@SaccoMann.com

Rachael Mann Director

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