Corporate Associate

K3 Capital Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive corporate law firm in Manchester is seeking a Senior Corporate Associate to join their team. The ideal candidate will be a qualified lawyer with 2-3 years of post-qualification experience in Corporate Law. This position offers exposure to a variety of high-quality corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, with the flexibility to work from the office or home. The firm values ambition and provides a competitive salary alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Market-competitive salary

Exciting bonus

Flexible benefits package

Qualifications

• Must have 2–3 years of post-qualification experience in Corporate Law.
• Comfortable working in a hybrid office and remote setting.
• Ambitious and keen to contribute to firm growth.

Responsibilities

• Assist in handling a variety of corporate transactions.
• Work on mergers, acquisitions, and investments.
• Collaborate with a team of experienced legal professionals.

Skills

Corporate Law expertise

Flexibility in work arrangements

Education

Qualified Lawyer with 2–3 years PQE

Job description

Senior Corporate Associate

A new Corporate Associate opportunity within K3 Law, a growing Boutique Law Firm offering exposure to a wide range of corporate work and career progression within a leading UK professional services organisation.

The Company:

K3 Law is a high-quality boutique corporate law firm and is part of K3 Capital Group, a multidisciplinary Advisory & Professional Services group focused on advising mid‑market corporate clients throughout the UK and with an international presence. The firm provides legal advice on mergers, acquisitions, sales, and investments and is led by a Managing Director and Legal Director with a combined c.40 years Corporate Law experience within reputable top 50 law firms.

The Opportunity:

The K3 Law team continues to expand and following an outstanding performance in 2025 is handling more Mid‑market M&A transaction work than ever. Exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Corporate Associate to join the K3 Law team and work on a wide range of Corporate Transactions (sell‑side, buy‑side, capital markets and PE fundraise).

K3 Law offers a market‑competitive salary, exciting bonus, and a flexible benefits package. Working arrangements offered include a combination of working from the firm’s offices in Manchester and / or Bolton (the K3 Group also has a national office network), whilst also equipping you with the tools to work from home. The firm caters for both highly driven and ambitious individuals as well as those that would prefer a work / life balance that suits their own personal situation.

The Person

You will be a Lawyer able to meet the following criteria:

• Qualified Lawyer with 2–3 years PQE (corporate experience essential)
• Flexible approach – comfortable working a combination of office and remote / home location
• Keen to play a pivotal role in the growth of a Corporate Law firm with the backing of a leading UK professional services organisation

If you are a Qualified Lawyer with at least 2–3 years PQE in Corporate Law, with the drive and ambition to progress your career within Corporate Law at a fast‑paced firm where you will be working on high‑quality corporate legal work for clients, and be genuinely valued and rewarded, we want to talk to you.