Corporate & Commercial Lawyer

Watershed Europe Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal practice in Manchester is seeking an experienced Corporate/Commercial Lawyer with at least 5 years' PQE to join their team. The successful candidate will advise on a range of commercial contracts, draft and negotiate agreements, provide guidance on intellectual property, and handle corporate transactions. The role requires strong analytical and drafting skills within a collaborative environment. This position offers varied high-quality work, hybrid working arrangements, and competitive salary alongside benefits including private health insurance.

Benefits

Private health insurance

Car allowance

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• 5 years' PQE with corporate experience.
• Ability to manage workload independently and collaboratively.
• Strong drafting and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Advising on a full range of commercial contracts.
• Drafting and negotiating agreements, including technology and outsourcing matters.
• Providing advice on intellectual property and data protection.

Skills

Negotiation

Legal drafting

Client communication

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Education

5 years' PQE

Job description

Watershed is a solicitors' practice with commercially minded employment lawyers and human resources professionals. Based in Manchester, but with national clients, it is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

Watershed is looking for a Corporate/Commercial Lawyer with experience of:

• Advising on a full range of commercial contracts
• Drafting and negotiating agreements, including technology and outsourcing matters
• Providing advice on intellectual property, data protection and related issues
• Advising on acquisitions, disposals and private company transactions
• Supporting on corporate reorganisations and restructures
• Drafting shareholder and investment documentation
• Handling commercial disputes, including shareholder, insolvency and debt recovery matters
• Assisting with joint ventures, governance matters and general corporate advice
• Contributing to client management and matter organisation
• Drafting pleadings and preparing files for hearings
• Attending court where required and negotiating settlements
• Maintaining clear, structured legal advice and effective client communication
• Managing a varied caseload

About you

• 5 years' PQE with corporate experience
• The ability to manage the workload independently and collaboratively
• A structured and practical approach to problem‑solving
• Strong drafting and analytical skills
• A solid grounding in mergers and acquisitions and corporate advisory work
• Strong technical accuracy, organisational skills and attention to detail
• The ability to work well within a busy and collaborative team
• Strong written advocacy and case management skills
• Confidence working with clients and external stakeholders

General information

• Varied and high quality work across established practice areas
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Competitive salary and benefits in line with experience
• Private health insurance and a car allowance
• An excellent position for an individual who enjoys travel