Corporate Senior Associate

Manchester – £85,000 - £90,000

Corporate Senior Associate - International Firm - Manchester

This is a leading global legal business with an excellent reputation for innovation and client service who are currently seeking a highly motivated and talented Corporate Lawyer to join their team.

The firm is known for it's high end corporate deals and you will be working on cross-border transactions.  Due to the nature of these transactions, you will, on occasion, be working long hours and to tight deadlines, however once a deal has been completed, the firm ensure the team get some time off to recharge.

There is also ample opportunity to work across their network of international offices and/or on secondment either here in the UK or further afield.

Responsibilities:
  • Advising on a range of corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and private equity investments.
  • Drafting and negotiating transactional documentation, including share purchase agreements, asset purchase agreements, and shareholder agreements.
  • Conducting due diligence on target companies.
  • Advising on general corporate matters, such as corporate governance and company law compliance.
Requirements:
  • Qualified Lawyer with at least 5 years' PQE in corporate law.
  • Strong academic background.
  • Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Client-focused with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
A dynamic and supportive working environment, and excellent opportunities for career development.
No need for a CV, if you are looking for an exciting opportunity to work on high-profile transactions with a leading global legal business, we would love to hear from you.

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Jon-Paul Hanrahan

Associate Director and Head of Commercial
0161 233 6360

jp@douglas-scott.co.uk

Jon-Paul has been with Douglas Scott since its inception and has played a major role in the company's strategic direction, building the brand, and developing relationships with law firms across the world. With over 20 years’ experience working as a legal recruiter partnering with major international law firms and In-house departments at FTSE250 and Fortune500 companies.  Jon-Paul now leads the Corporate & Commercial team both nationally and internationally.

In recent years, Jon-Paul has advised on several senior lateral hires and team moves and has developed a deep understanding of the global flow of leading lawyers predominately across Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East.

Jon-Paul impressed me from our first meeting. He spent a lot of time working out what was best for me and then presented 2 excellent opportunities. I would definitely recommend him to senior lawyers. I trusted his advice and he came up with the goods. A pleasure to work with.

Legal500 Recommended Environment & Planning Partner  



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Job Spec:

  • Area of Law: Corporate Finance, Corporate Law, Corporate - Structuring, Corporate - Governance
  • Type: Private Practice
  • Salary: £85,000 - £90,000
  • Term: Permanent
  • Location: Manchester
  • Reference: J72930-533

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