Senior Corporate Lawyer - Take the lead in Manchester

Senior Appointment - Take the lead in Manchester

Senior Corporate Lawyer / Senior Corporate Solicitor / PQE in Mergers and Acquisitions

Manchester office and hybrid work across the region

Market-Leading Deal Flow | Work with the North West’s Leading Dealmakers

If you’re a corporate lawyer in the Northwest, you’ll know not all deal flow is equal.

Some teams talk about transactions. Others deliver them.

Napthens has been recognised as the most active legal adviser in the Northwest (Experian Market IQ, 2025) — completing 54 transactions in a year where the region saw 930 deals worth over £11bn.

We are firmly at the centre of the region’s M&A market—and continuing to grow.

The Opportunity

Take the lead in Manchester, build your own team and leverage our existing reputation in the northwest market.

You’ll gain exposure to:

• A strong pipeline of mid-market and SME transactions
• Owner-managed businesses, SME and large corporates, and private equity-backed clients
• Meaningful involvement across the full deal lifecycle in a supportive environment supervised by some of the regions leading dealmakers

Work Directly with Leading Figures

Our Corporate team are known for delivering high-quality, commercially focused advice and for building integrated relationships with intermediaries and clients to drive successful outcomes. This is a great genuine opportunity to learn from and work alongside one of the most respected corporate law teams in the region, gaining exposure that will accelerate your development.

Our Approach

Our team has been built with intent:

• Experienced, hands-on lawyers leading transactions
• Focus on pragmatic, efficient deal execution
• Real emphasis on client relationships and repeat work

As Head of Corporate Keith Melling puts it:

“We’ve focused on pragmatic execution—helping clients get deals over the line in fast-moving conditions.”

Why Napthens?

• Number 1 for deal volume in the Northwest
• Consistent, high-quality deal flow
• Opportunity to work closely with recognised market leaders
• Early responsibility and client exposure
• A collaborative team with a clear path for progression

Why Now?

The market is regaining momentum, and Napthens is expanding and continue to experience high deal flow.

We’re already leading the way—this is your chance to be part of a team that is shaping the market, not following it.

Interested?

If you’re looking for:

• High-quality M&A, restructuring and PE work
• Greater responsibility and autonomy
• Exposure to leading lawyers and clients

We’d welcome a conversation.

Reach out to Daniel via WhatsApp, SMS, or phone for a confidential chat on 07425 797 217.

NB* Agencies. Only CVs from agencies who have been instructed to work with us will be accepted. Do not send speculative CVs. Thank you.