Average Corporate Associate salary in Cheshire

A leading independent legal practice in the North West of England, is seeking a Senior Associate Corporate Solicitor to join their award-winning team in Manchester. This prestigious firm, known for its expert lawyers and diverse client base, offers a unique and dynamic work environment.ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Senior Associate Corporate Solicitor, you will provide top-tier advice on a variety of corporate and company issues. You will handle matters such as mergers, acquisitions, disposals, due diligence, investment agreements, shareholder agreements, succession planning, and more. This role offers a competitive salary along with benefits including generous annual leave, private healthcare, a death in service scheme, subsidised gym membership, and a contributory pension scheme. Additionally, the firm's Smart Working scheme provides flexibility with home working and working hours.ABOUT YOUTo excel in this role, you should have extensive corporate experience at the Senior Associate level, with a strong background in dealing with a full range of corporate and company issues. Proven experience with an SME/OMB client base is ideal. Key skills include excellent communication, strong organisational abilities, and a keen eye for detail. A pragmatic, solution-focused approach, along with good client and matter management skills, is essential. You should thrive in a team-oriented environment and be eager to further develop your career.NEXT STEPS?If this role sounds of interest then please apply through the advert or contact Jack Grant at Thornton Legal directly on or . Stated PQE and salary levels are for guidance only.Thornton Legal is a specialist legal recruitment agency. We regularly recruit for international, national, Legal 500, regional and boutique law firms across Merseyside, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, West Yorkshire and the West Midlands. Main locations include Liverpool, Chester, Preston, Manchester, Leeds and Shropshire. At Thornton Legal we work with partners, solicitors, paralegals and legal assistants across a range of practice areas including (but not exclusively) corporate, commercial property, residential property, employment, litigation, private client and family.

M&A / Corporate Finance Manager opportunity within an established Corporate Finance Advisory Practice offering exposure to good deal volume and involvement in all aspect of mid-market M&A transactions. THE COMPANY A reputable Corporate Finance Advisory practice with a 30 year record of success in executing deals in the SME and lower mid-market corporate space (c.£2m - £50m EV deals). The firm works on a sector-agnostic basis, completing M&A transactions involving both Trade and PE buyers, MBO / MBI and EOT transactions. The firm has gone from strength to strength in recent years and after a very strong 23/24 is expecting 24/25 to be its best year yet. THE OPPORTUNITY Strong deal flow and a focus on succession plans have combined to create a new opportunity for an M&A / Corporate Finance professional who has the ambition to become a work-winning Director within this highly successful firm. Joining the practice as an Associate Director you can expect to lead and execute a range of Corporate Finance deals, develop your skills in generating deal opportunities through your network and progress to become a Director driving the growth of the firm. You can expect: An unrivalled salary package (£120k - £150k OTE)Responsibility for project managing and leading dealsChance to develop your network and generate deals / workFuture progression to Director THE PERSON You will be a Corporate Finance Advisory professional able to demonstrate the following: Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA)Background within either a top / mid-tier firm Corporate Finance team or an independent M&A Practice3 - 5 years M&A / Corporate Finance experience in the Lower / Mid-marketA strong desire to develop your M&A / Corporate Finance career as far as Director / MD If you are an experienced M&A / Corporate Finance professional seeking an opportunity to progress your career to Director and earn significant bonus on deal completions please contact Alastair McLean at Lucas McLean Recruitment to discuss this unique opportunity.

Our clientworks with a diverse range of UK and international clients, including medium-sized and growing businesses, private equity-backed firms, and owner-managed companies. Their expertise spans a variety of tax matters that impact their clients, such as advising on business growth strategies, transactional activity, financing, profit distribution, navigating the changing UK and international tax landscape, and managing compliance obligations. They are seeking a Corporate Tax Senior Associate to be part of the team, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills, share your expertise, and contribute innovative ideas. You’ll work closely with their knowledgeable tax professionals to deliver practical, tailored solutions that meet their clients’ needs. Responsonsibilties Managing a portfolio of clients, serving as the primary contact for day-to-day queries and tax-related technical matters.Staying informed on local and national business and economic developments, and proactively discussing their implications with your clients.Assisting Managers and Senior Managers with business development initiatives, identifying opportunities within the existing client base and pursuing new client prospects.Building and maintaining a broad network of internal relationships, both domestically and internationally, to collaboratively deliver exceptional value to clients. Requirements Possess a ACA/ACCA/CTA Qualification (or an international equivalent).Experience of advising multinational groups on a variety of UK tax matters.Excellent written communication including providing concise advice for clients, report writing and drafting technical memoranda.Strong interpersonal skills including experience in client handling, managing internal teams and multiple stakeholders. Strong project management skills - able to manage several complex client projects and plan their own workload.Experience of and/or a desire to coach and delegate a team of associates and senior associates, helping them grow their tax technical expertise alongside their client management skills.