Senior Associate - Corporate/Commercial Law

About the role

Markel Law, an SRA-regulated firm with over 60 specialist solicitors across Manchester, Leeds, London and Croydon, is looking for a Senior Associate in Corporate/Commercial law to join its expanding Commercial Services team in Manchester. You will be a key senior figure in a small but growing team, owning high-quality corporate matters and helping drive the team's expansion.

Key responsibilities

• Lead corporate transactions including M&A, reorganisations, restructures and private equity work
• Draft, negotiate and advise on shareholder and investment agreements and other corporate documentation
• Act as a trusted advisor to corporate clients, giving commercially focused, pragmatic advice
• Build relationships with organisational referrers and business partners
• Support the Head of Commercial with strategy, performance and growth
• Supervise, mentor and train junior lawyers and trainees
• Contribute to business development and identify new growth opportunities

Required profile

• Significant post-qualification experience in corporate law
• Experience managing complex cases and running deals autonomously
• Ability to manage your own caseload, budgets and financial targets
• Commercial awareness and leadership skills, including mentoring others

What we offer

• Competitive salary, annual bonus and comprehensive benefits package
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (buy/sell)
• Private medical, dental, life assurance, income protection and travel insurance
• Pension scheme
• Hybrid working
• Professional development, leadership programmes and career progression