Corporate Lawyer (Lateral Hire/Partner Designate)

Manchester based – unrivalled prospects with a prestigious UK Law firm. This is a key appointment to the Corporate Team in Manchester.

This opportunity presents an enviable career move for an ambitious, corporate specialist looking for a solid foundation to complement their own reputation. It’s an appointment to an established and prestigious practice, and whilst there is already a very respectable corporate presence in Manchester, the appointment arises out of continued growth and future planning. It will appeal to an ambitious and driven corporate lawyer, who is a looking to play a pivotal role in the ongoing development of the team in Manchester. 

A UK based firm, which also has global reach, it provides an attractive platform to attract and service significant corporates. There are many household names and blue chip clients in the firm’s portfolio.  At the same time, the local team has autonomy and flexibility in the services it provides, to be able retain and manage instructions from SMEs, family owned companies, developing businesses and entrepreneurs.

Lateral hires have described the culture as a refreshing and non-political environment compared to their previous national or international practices. It’s an environment which is collegiate and transparent allowing you to flourish and work autonomously, but with excellent support at hand. Whist there is a strong work ethos and level of commitment, lawyers are afforded a high degree of flexibility to combine a sensible life balance around clients’ needs.

Whilst this is a key appointment requiring the ability to be able to drive, negotiate and manage corporate transactions, there is a degree of flexibility within the team’s strategic/succession planning as to the level of appointment. Applications are welcomed from those at partnership level already but likewise applications welcomed at partner designate level (for those unable to offer a following). Whichever level of appointment is made initially, what remains the same are the unrivalled prospects and clear promotional path that this opportunity presents.