Associate / Senior Associate

PT group; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Income protection

Bonus scheme

Electric vehicle scheme

28 days annual leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Life assurance

Gym membership contribution

Flu vaccinations

Job summary

PT group is seeking a Corporate Associate to join their growing South West Corporate team in Cheltenham. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years PQE in corporate law and the confidence to manage their own matters while developing strong client relationships.

This hybrid role involves a wide range of corporate work, including mergers and acquisitions, and offers substantial benefits including private medical insurance, a bonus scheme, and 28 days of annual leave.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years PQE.
• Solid experience in corporate law.
• Confidence to manage your own matters.
• Experience building relationships internally and with clients.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of transactions and develop client relationships.
• Contribute to the team’s growth.
• Manage your own matters.

Skills

Corporate law experience

Transaction management

Client relationship building

Self-management

Job description

Corporate Associate – South West (Bristol/Cheltenham / Hybrid)

If you’re an Associate looking for high-quality corporate work, genuine responsibility, and the chance to help build something, this is a role worth exploring.

We’re growing our South West Corporate team and are looking for a 3+ PQE Associate to join a close-knit and ambitious group. You’ll work closely with the team leader Rachael Reeves, take ownership of transactions, develop client relationships, and contribute to the team’s growth.

The role will involve a wide range of corporate work, including mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, and cross‑border transactions. You will manage your own matters and work directly with partners.

Requirements

• At least 3 years PQE.
• Solid experience in corporate law.
• Confidence to manage your own matters.
• Experience building relationships internally and with clients.

Benefits

• Income protection.
• Private medical insurance.
• Sight tests / glasses discounts.
• Bonus scheme.
• Electric vehicle scheme.
• International secondments for 0-5 PQE.
• Scottish Widows Pension Scheme.
• 28 days annual leave (plus public holidays).
• Happy People / Perks at Work benefits portal.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Life assurance.
• One‑third gym membership contribution.
• Flu vaccinations.

Equal Opportunity & Independent Contact Statement

As HCR is an equal opportunities employer, we don’t just accept differences, we celebrate them. We want to attract a diverse and ambitious workforce that reflects all backgrounds and skills to create a workplace that is supportive and inclusive, recognises and nurtures talent, and which works together to achieve the best outcome for our clients. We are an armed forces friendly organisation. Please let us know of any changes we can make at any point that will help support your application.

Next Steps

If this opportunity sounds of interest to you, please apply and submit your CV.