Senior Associate - Corporate/Commercial Law

Markel Corporation; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Markel Law in Manchester is seeking a Senior Associate to specialise in corporate/commercial law. You will lead on transactions, draft and negotiate corporate documents, and act as a trusted advisor to corporate clients.

The role involves mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to business development within a growing Commercial Services team. The firm offers hybrid working, a competitive salary, annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, with a focus on client service and

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in corporate law.
• Strong technical expertise in corporate transactions and governance.
• Experience managing complex cases and running deals autonomously.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to spot and convert business opportunities.
• Leadership skills - able to supervise, mentor and positively influence others.
• Experience managing your own caseload, budgets, and financial targets.
• A collaborative, people-focused approach aligned to our values.
• A commitment to delivering exceptional client service.

Responsibilities

• Lead on corporate transactions including M&A, reorganisations, restructures and private equity work.
• Draft, negotiate and advise on a wide variety of corporate documentation, including shareholder and investment agreements.
• Act as a trusted advisor to our corporate clients, delivering commercially focused, pragmatic advice.
• Build and develop strong internal and external relationships, including organisational referrers and business partners.
• Support the Head of Commercial with the team’s strategic direction, performance, and growth initiatives.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop junior lawyers and trainees.
• Play a key role in business development and identify new growth opportunities across the practice.

Skills

Corporate law

M&A

Governance

Leadership

Job description

Senior Associate – Corporate/Commercial Law Manchester | Full-time | Permanent

Shape the future of a growing corporate practice Make real impact. Join Markel Law ! At Markel Law, we’re not just another legal services provider- we’re a people first, dedicated legal business that helps clients navigate risk, protect what matters, and move forward with confidence. As an SRA regulated firm with over 60 specialist solicitors across Manchester, Leeds, London and Croydon, we support thousands of businesses every day through expert advice, high quality legal services, and our award winning Business Hub. We’re now looking for a Senior Associate specialising in Corporate/Commercial law to join our ambitious and expanding Commercial Services team in Manchester.

The Opportunity:

You will:

• Lead on corporate transactions including M&A, reorganisations, restructures and private equity work
• Draft, negotiate and advise on a wide variety of corporate documentation, including shareholder and investment agreements
• Act as a trusted advisor to our corporate clients, delivering commercially focused, pragmatic advice
• Build and develop strong internal and external relationships, including organisational referrers and business partners
• Support the Head of Commercial with the team’s strategic direction, performance, and growth initiatives
• Supervise, mentor, and develop junior lawyers and trainees
• Play a key role in business development and identify new growth opportunities across the practice

What You’ll Bring:

• Significant post-qualification experience in corporate law
• Strong technical expertise in corporate transactions and governance
• Experience managing complex cases and running deals autonomously
• Commercial awareness and the ability to spot and convert business opportunities
• Leadership skills - able to supervise, mentor and positively influence others
• Experience managing your own caseload, budgets, and financial targets
• A collaborative, people-focused approach aligned to our values
• A commitment to delivering exceptional client service

Why Markel Law?

At Markel, we believe in doing what’s right- and supporting each other along the way. When you join us, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive salary, annual bonus and comprehensive benefits package
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with the ability to buy/sell)
• private medical, dental, life assurance, income protection & travel insurance
• Excellent pension scheme
• Hybrid working and genuine work-life balance
• The opportunity to shape and grow a nationally recognised practice
• Access to professional development, leadership programmes and career progression
• A supportive, collaborative culture where your ideas truly influence change

Our Values:

• We’re all about people - empowering and protecting what matters most
• We win together - collaborating, sharing ideas, and respecting every voice
• We strive for better - always looking for smarter, more effective ways to succeed
• We enjoy the everyday - we work hard but stay grounded, positive, and human
• We think further - making decisions that create lasting, meaningful impact

What’s Next?

If you’re excited to take the next step in your career and help grow a forward-thinking corporate practice, we’d love to hear from you.

Markel celebrates the value of a diverse workforce that brings experience and expertise from a wide variety of backgrounds and life circumstances. Whatever your background, if you feel you meet the requirements of this role then we want to hear from you. We are also happy to consider candidates who are looking for flexible working patterns. We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with all reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions if successful.