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CmnoAssociate - Corporate Tax
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LocationManchester
Work modehybrid
SeniorityMid
ExperienceUp to 4 yrs
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedAug 20, 2026 · 2mo ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Excellent drafting skills
Ability to translate legal theory into practical advice
Ambitious and entrepreneurial mindset
Good interpersonal and business advisory skills
Appropriate level of post qualification experience in a UK based team
Maximum PQE of 4 years
Benefits
Flexible work
Bonus
Paid time off
Private medical insurance
Parental leave
About the role
Looking for your next opportunity? We are looking for a high-performing and commercially focused Associate to join our Manchester Corporate Tax Team.
About the role
The role will give you the opportunity to work on cross border, complex and high-value transactions and focus on sectors that interest you. CMS invests heavily in training and legal tech tools, such that you will have excellent opportunities to continue your development as a corporate lawyer.
Responsibilities
You will be responsible for a variety of work in a broad-based role including:
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Real Estate, Mergers and Acquisitions, Private Equity, Joint Ventures and Investments
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providing efficient professional support to the senior lawyers within the team
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developing professional client relationships
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supporting the wider team in developing our business and raising the profile of the firm
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involvement in marketing events and other BD activities
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managing and supervising the work of others including trainees
About you
You will have excellent drafting skills, the ability to translate legal theory into practical advice and you will be ambitious and have an entrepreneurial mindset. Due to the role being client facing you will also need to have good interpersonal and business advisory skills. To meet the needs of the role, you will have an appropriate level of post qualification experience in a UK based team. We are looking for a maximum PQE of 4 years.
What’s in it for you?
We want to reward you today and help you plan for tomorrow. We appreciate that everyone is different, therefore we have designed a benefits system that offers choice and flexibility based on individual needs and lifestyles. To name a few, these include:
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Competitive basic salary (reviewed annually)
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Flexible, hybrid working policy
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Generous bonus scheme
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Up to 25 days holiday (rising to 28 days with service)
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Holiday exchange scheme
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Private medical insurance
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Enhanced parental leave
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Reasonable adjustments and accommodation for disabled talent in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
If you would like to read more information regarding our range of benefits, please visit our Rewards & Benefits page on our website.
Hiring process
Please note that we have a preferred agency panel in place. Only applications submitted via the portal at the point of instruction will be accepted.