Corporate Paralegal

FQPS Academy Ltd.; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Job summary

K3 Law, part of the K3 Advisory Group, is expanding its team in Manchester/Bolton. The Corporate Paralegal role offers exposure to lower and mid-market M&A, with opportunities across sellside, buyside, capital markets and PE fundraise.

You will assist in deals, conduct research, and help with due diligence while enjoying a flexible benefits package and hybrid working arrangements. The role suits a candidate with a solid corporate background, excellent analytical and written skills, and a

Qualifications

• Ideally a strong background dealing with corporate matters gained from a law firm.
• Strong knowledge of corporate law and legal principles.
• Excellent research and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in a wide range of corporate transactions.
• Supporting the team on disclosure and due diligence.
• Drafting and reviewing a range of ancillary documents.
• Conducting research for the team.
• Supporting senior fee earners on deals.

Skills

Corporate law knowledge

Research skills

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Discretion and professionalism

Job description

The Company:

K3 Law is a high-quality boutique corporate law firm and is part of K3 Advisory Group, a multi-disciplinary Advisory & Professional Services group focused on advising mid-market corporate clients throughout the UK. 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 before. An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Corporate Paralegal to join the K3 Law team and work on a wide range of lower / mid-market Corporate Transactions (sellside, buyside, capital markets and PE fundraise.)

As a Corporate Paralegal can expect a wide variety of work and responsibilities including:

• Assisting in a wide range of corporate transactions


• Supporting the team on disclosure and due diligence


• Drafting and reviewing a range of ancillary documents


• Conducting research for the team


• Supporting senior fee earners on deals

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 Advisory 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

The successful candidate should have:

• Ideally a strong background dealing with corporate matters gained from a regional, national or international law firm (but not essential)


• Strong knowledge of corporate law and legal principles


• Excellent research and analytical skills.


• Strong academics


• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.


• High level of professionalism and discretion.


• Ties to Greater Manchester/ North West


• Ability to multitask and work under pressure.


• Highly organised with a keen eye for detail.