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CorporateCommercial Partner


Job Location:

Manchester - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 18 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 15 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

Corporate/Commercial Partner

Location: Manchester

Salary: 110000 to 160000 (plus bonus)

Experience: Senior corporate/commercial lawyer with a following and the ability to build a team

If youre a corporate/commercial lawyer who wants the autonomy to shape your practice build a team around you and properly tap into the Manchester market this is a strong Partner opportunity with backing to grow and shape the team.

Our client already has an established corporate/commercial presence across Leeds and Liverpool. They are now looking to strengthen the Manchester offering with a Partner who can grow the practice locally.

Youll have flexibility around the mix of corporate and commercial work you focus on and youll be supported to recruit as the practice grows.

What Youll Be Doing

  • Leading and growing the corporate/commercial offering in Manchester
  • Building and maintaining a client following developing new relationships and strengthening existing ones
  • Shaping the service line including the type of work you focus on and how the team is built
  • Working collaboratively with colleagues across Leeds and Liverpool as part of a wider team
  • Supporting recruitment activity as the practice expands including mentoring and developing new joiners
  • Contributing to business development and market-facing activity to raise the firms profile in Manchester

What Were Looking For

  • Strong corporate and/or commercial experience at a senior level with the credibility to lead a practice
  • A following and a track record of generating work in the Manchester market (or the ability to build it quickly)
  • Commercial mindset and confidence in business development
  • Leadership capability including the ability to recruit mentor and develop a team
  • Collaborative approach and comfort working across offices when needed

Whats On Offer

  • Salaried Partner opportunity with significant autonomy to shape your practice
  • Strong base salary with bonus potential
  • Private medical cover
  • Death in service
  • Pension
  • Busy bustling office environment with food provided
  • Support to recruit and grow your own team as the practice develops

Working Arrangements

Manchester-based role. Hybrid working available.

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to or call 0 for more information.

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