Corporate Lawyer 4-8 PQE


Company:	IPS Group Limited
Salary:	£60,000 to £80,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Greater Manchester, M2 2JG
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	28 Oct 2026
Closing date:	26 Nov 2026

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Summary

Corporate Solicitor (4-8 PQE)

Manchester or South Manchester | Hybrid Working | Competitive Salary & Excellent Benefits

A highly regarded and long-established North West law firm is seeking an experienced Corporate Solicitor to join its growing Corporate team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer with 4-8 years' PQE to join a respected practice that combines a strong regional reputation with the backing and investment of a national legal group. The successful candidate will gain exposure to high-quality transactional work, work closely with experienced Partners, and benefit from clear opportunities for progression and professional development.

The Role

The Corporate team advises a broad client base ranging from owner-managed businesses to larger corporate organisations across a variety of sectors. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering commercially focused advice and managing a diverse caseload of transactions.

Key responsibilities include:

- Managing a varied portfolio of corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, disposals and joint ventures.

- Advising clients on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters.

- Drafting and negotiating transaction documents and commercial agreements.

- Providing advice on corporate governance, compliance and regulatory issues.

- Supporting business development initiatives and building long-term client relationships.

- Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider firm to deliver an exceptional client service.

About You

Applications are encouraged from solicitors with:

- Between 4 and 8 years' PQE gained within a recognised corporate team.

- Strong technical expertise across a broad range of corporate transactions.

- Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.

- A commercial and pragmatic approach to problem solving.

- Outstanding client relationship and communication skills.

- Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail.

- The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively within a busy team environment.

This opportunity would particularly suit an ambitious lawyer seeking a role that offers both high-quality work and genuine career progression within a supportive and collaborative team.

The Opportunity

The firm's Corporate team continues to grow and offers a strong platform for development. The successful candidate will have direct access to two highly experienced Partners who are committed to mentoring and supporting the progression of their team members.

The role can be based from either the firm's South Manchester or Manchester City Centre office and offers hybrid working, providing flexibility alongside exposure to quality work and client contact.

The firm offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and forward-thinking law firm at an exciting stage of its growth, offering quality work, strong leadership and a clear path for career progression.

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