Corporate Solicitor - Manchester (1-4 PQE)

Victor Chase Legal Recruitment is proud to present an exciting opportunity for a talented Corporate Solicitor to join a leading national corporate team based in Manchester. This role is perfect for a transactional solicitor with 1-4 years' PQE looking to work closely with highly regarded Partners and senior team members on a wide range of corporate transactions.

You will gain hands-on experience across M&A, capital markets, private equity, company secretarial, and management company work. The successful candidate will enjoy a high level of partner engagement and exposure to significant, high-value transactions while contributing to a collaborative and supportive team environment.

• Advising on a variety of corporate matters including mergers & acquisitions, private equity, equity capital markets, and real estate asset transactions.

• Working closely with Partners, Senior Associates, and the wider national corporate team.

• Providing clear, commercially focused corporate advice in a timely and competent manner.

• Supporting company secretarial and management company requirements.

• Driving business development initiatives and contributing to client relationship management.

The corporate team is nationally recognised for its outstanding work and has received accolades including:

• Shortlisted - Young Corporate Lawyer of the Year 2025 (Insider’s North West Young Professionals Awards)

• Deal of the Year (£50m+) - Insider’s North West Dealmakers 2024

• Corporate Law Firm of the Year - Insider Media Dealmakers Awards 2022

• Commended by The Times Best Law Firms 2022 for Company & Commercial and Banking & Finance

The Manchester office is home to a highly experienced team that works in a collaborative, inclusive environment, offering genuine long-term progression opportunities.

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with 1-4 years' PQE in corporate law.

• Experience across a range of corporate transactions including M&A, private equity, and capital markets.

• Strong commercial acumen and excellent negotiation skills.

• Ambitious, personable, and passionate about client service and business development.

• Ability to work well in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

• Competitive salary with annual performance bonus.

• Comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Flexible benefits via My Flex (additional annual leave, cycle to work scheme, healthcare, pension, and more).

  • Perks At Work / Home (retail discounts, Community Online Academy, free courses ranging from fitness to coding).

  • Extensive learning and development through the firm’s dedicated platform.

• Real career progression with mentoring and regular feedback.

Interested?If you’re a driven Corporate Solicitor ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.Contact us today to learn more about this exciting opportunity.