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Your New Company

We are excited to be working with a leading global pharmaceutical company based in Northern Ireland in their search for an ambitious Legal Counsel to join their highly impressive legal team.

Your New Role

In your new role as Legal Counsel, you will advise and assist within the Corporate practice area, as part of the Corporate & Legal Affairs (“CLA”) team providing counsel on a wide range of corporate, commercial, risk and compliance matters for the Group and its global affiliates across multiple jurisdictions.  

The post holder will do the following on behalf of the Group and its global affiliates:

General Corporate:

1. Undertake general corporate/M&A work, including drafting, reviewing and negotiating a range of agreements (share and asset purchase agreements, joint venture agreements, licensing agreements and intercompany agreements).

2. Undertake and co-ordinate due diligence activities in connection with new business opportunities, including analysis of large volumes of complex information, identifying key risk areas and preparing reports for senior management and the board of directors.

3. Support company secretarial and corporate administration matters across the global portfolio of companies in the UK, Ireland, the US and APAC, including incorporation of new legal entities, completion of statutory filings, maintenance of corporate records and registers, and ensuring compliance and good corporate governance generally.

Risk and Compliance:

4. Play an active role in the Group’s risk and compliance framework, with particular emphasis on trade compliance (including import/export controls, sanctions, and embargo regimes) and the assessment of legal and regulatory risk in cross-border transactions and supply chains.

5. Support the development and maintenance of internal compliance policies and procedures, including global trade compliance, anti-bribery and corruption (ABC), competition/anti-trust, whistleblowing and ethical business practices generally.

6. Support training initiatives and provide compliance guidance to the business.

7. Assist with internal investigations, audits and regulatory enquiries as required.

• Draft, review and negotiate a range of intellectual property licences, data privacy agreements and commercial contracts (customer and supplier) on behalf of the Company Group and its global affiliates in accordance with agreed contracting parameters.
• Manage busy workload (including contract review, responding to central inbox queries and involvement in strategic projects) in accordance with agreed timelines and established department processes.
• Identify and manage contractual risks and escalate matters to Legal Counsel, Corporate Counsel and VP level as appropriate.
• Assist with development and implementation of contract and document templates, playbooks and training materials for the wider team.
• Provide supervision and mentoring to Contracts Associates and Contracts Administrators.
• Advise the business on intellectual property, data privacy and governance and other general legal matters and compliance with applicable laws and support with the management of patent and trade mark portfolios, including, liaising with external patent attorneys and trade mark agents.
• Support other CLA practice areas (including Corporate, Commercial and Property/Construction) as required from time to time.
• Undertake any other duties within the competency of the post holder.

Customer Service:

• Carry out all tasks accurately and efficiently and respond to queries from internal and external stakeholders on legal and commercial matters in a timely manner and in accordance with departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Participate in calls and face to face meetings with internal and external stakeholders, including attendance at off-site meetings where required.
• Provide support for business development activities and opportunities within the company.
• Take minutes and generate agendas and action items for meetings and teleconferences.
• Work with external legal counsel on out-sourced matters, including agreeing fee estimates, monitoring work and communicating advice to internal stakeholders.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with all internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide regular updates to Legal Counsel, Corporate Counsel and VP level, as appropriate, on workload and work status. Escalate any issues or delays that arise to Legal Counsel, Corporate Counsel and VP level as appropriate in a timely manner.
• Always maintain a professional approach while representing the company.

Commercial:

8. Undertake general commercial work, including drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide variety of commercial contracts across multiple jurisdictions in accordance with agreed contracting parameters, including agreements for the supply and purchase of goods and services, distribution agreements and confidentiality agreements.

General:

9. Manage a busy workload in accordance with agreed timelines and established department processes.

10. Identify and manage legal, contractual and compliance risks and escalate matters to Legal Counsel, Corporate Counsel and VP of Legal, as appropriate.

11. Assist with the development and implementation of contract and document templates, playbooks and training materials for the wider team.

12. Provide supervision and mentoring to Contracts Associates and Contracts Administrators.

13. Support other CLA practice areas (including Commercial, IP & Data and Property/Construction), as required from time to time.

14. Undertake any other duties within the competency of the post holder.

What You Need To Succeed

You will be a qualified as a Solicitor or Barrister in Northern Ireland with 3-6 YRS PQE, England and Wales or the Republic of Ireland qualified.

• Degree qualified (2:1 or above).
• General corporate and/or risk & compliance experience gained in private practice and/or an in-house environment.
• Strong technical general corporate and/or risk & compliance knowledge.
• Experience of drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex legal agreements.
• Experience advising on legal and compliance risk in a business-facing, pragmatic way.
• Experience working within a fast-paced environment and managing competing priorities, whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy in all work carried out.
• Excellent technical skills, including drafting and negotiation.
• Ability to analyse complex legal issues, develop creative solutions and provide sound legal advice to the business.
• Sound business judgement and a commercial ‘can-do’ attitude.
• Ability to organise, plan and prioritise tasks and manage a high volume and varied workload.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and escalate matters as appropriate.
• Ability to supervise and mentor junior members of staff.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to collaborative working.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications.

What You'll Receive In Return

An excellent salary and extensive package of benefits is on offer for you, including;

• Paid Time-Off for Vacation (34+1) and Sick Days
• Flexible Schedules
• Professional Development + Growth
• Free onsite tea/coffee
• Financial Planning Resources
• EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
• Staff Discounts
• Professional Coaching
• Team Bonding Events
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Attractive Compensation Package
• Annual Bonus
• Work/Life Balance
• Wellness Programs
• Lunch & Learns
• Employee Recognition
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Rewards for Years Of Service
• Free onsite parking
• Death in Service
• Group Healthcare Scheme
• Pension Scheme

Applying For Your New Role

Does this position sound of interest? Please submit your CV confidentially and we will be in touch shortly to discuss the opportunity in further detail. Or, if you prefer to chat about the role confidentially before submitting a CV, please get in touch via the contact details provided.

Your New Company

We’re delighted to be working with a leading law firm in Northern Ireland in their search for an ambitious Compliance Executive to join their team.

Your New Role

In your new role as Compliance Executive you will support the Head of Risk and Compliance in implementing and maintaining anti-money laundering, financial crime and regulatory frameworks, alongside on-boarding, file management and quality assurance processes. The role is central to ensuring compliance and service quality across the firm.

This is a key operational role within a busy law firm environment, requiring flexibility to meet deadlines and support critical compliance activities.

What You Need To Succeed

As the Compliance Executive you will have strong process management, communication and IT skills, as well as a high level of attention to detail and adherence to procedures.

Previous experience in compliance, onboarding, AML processes, legal services, file management and quality assurance frameworks, including Lexcel and ISO, is desirable.

What You'll Receive In Return

• You will receive a highly competitive market salary.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Supportive team.
• An attractive benefits package and an opportunity with excellent opportunity to progress and develop your career.

Applying For Your New Role

Does this position sound of interest? Please submit your CV confidentially and we will be in touch shortly to discuss the opportunity in further detail. Or, if you prefer to chat about the role confidentially before submitting a CV, please get in touch via the contact details provided.

Your New Company

We’re delighted to be working with a well-established law firm in Belfast City Centre, on an exciting matrimonial family solicitor opportunity, at a pivotal point in the matrimonial departments growth.

Your New Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced matrimonial family solicitor to join the firm and develop an existing caseload of files and clients.

You will handle the full spectrum of separation, divorce, financial disputes and children’s contact matters.

As part of your role, you will also be challenged to grow the department, attracting new business and demonstrating your entrepreneurial flair.

What You Need To Succeed

As the matrimonial solicitor you will be a qualified Solicitor, (with ideally 3YRS PQE +) experience in matrimonial family law matters. (Qualified in Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland or England & Wales)

Possess strong client skills, a strong work ethic and a commitment to leading and building upon an already successful matrimonial family law practice.

Ability to build relationships with clients and colleagues and work well independently, but also in a broader team environment. 

What You'll Receive In Return

• You will receive a highly competitive market salary.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Supportive team.
• An attractive benefits package and an opportunity with excellent opportunity to progress and develop your career.

Applying For Your New Role

Does this position sound of interest? Please submit your CV confidentially and we will be in touch shortly to discuss the opportunity in further detail. Or, if you prefer to chat about the role confidentially before submitting a CV, please get in touch via the contact details provided.

Your New Company

We’re excited to be working a pioneer in the Belfast ALSP market, that is leading the next evolution in legal services through AI-integrated contracting.

They’re the market leader in Integrated Law, combining the expertise of Traditional Law, the efficiency of New Law, and the close business integration of In-house legal to deliver complex legal work at scale.

Our client works alongside corporate legal departments to solve for the ever-increasing demands and complexity of transactional legal work. Their "do while transforming, transform while doing" approach combines specialist expertise, AI-powered solutions, and business process knowledge to deliver better performance, better business and legal outcomes, and a transformed contracting experience. Clients span Fortune 500 companies including global banks, major pharmaceutical companies and large technology firms.

Your New Role

In your new role as ISDA Negotiator, you will join a new project team and be responsible for reviewing agreements and handling escalations on behalf of a large institutional banking client.

Specifically, as the Negotiator you will:

• Manage client-facing deliverables to the highest standards of quality.
• Identify risks and issues and develop appropriate mitigation plans.
• Pro-actively manage and monitor execution of deliverables and status.
• Assist with the management of the projects critical path, dependencies, and contingencies.
• Ensure the project stakeholders' expectations are understood and managed.
• Oversee the adherence to all company Methodologies and quality assurance processes.
• Review large volume of contracts efficiently and accurately, working closely with the team to achieve a high-quality output.
• Read complex agreements, including financial services documents with meticulous attention to detail, while analysing and extracting key information.
• Lead and train contract review teams, implementing best practice.
• Communicate with clients, maintaining excellent communication skills and a professional and warm approach.
• Effectively and efficiently operate in a deadline driven environment, with high attention to detail, to meet client expectations.
• Contribute to building the company's proprietary Intellectual Property in the rapidly changing Managed Contracts Services business area.
• Be comfortable in a fast-paced environment with a high degree of autonomy and accountability.
• Be an outstanding team player and embody and live our core values to foster our unique culture.

What You Need To Succeed

As the ISDA Negotiator, you will ideally have 3YRS +  experience negotiating end capital market documentation, specifically ISDA agreement types.

Essential Criteria:

• Undergraduate degree
• Independent experience of drafting and negotiating end-to-end ISDA, CSA and Repo agreements necessary.
• Client facing experience within a Professional Services firm and a strong focus on client needs.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong time management, judgment, decision-making and problem solving skills.
• Thrives in both individual and collaborative team environments.
• High-impact communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite (including PowerPoint and Excel. MS Project experience highly advantageous).
• Organizational fit for the company culture.
• Legally eligible to work in the country in which the role is located.

What You'll Receive In Return

An excellent salary and extensive package of benefits is on offer for you plus a highly attractive hybrid working pattern, mostly working from home.

Applying For Your New Role

Does this position sound of interest? Please submit your CV confidentially and we will be in touch shortly to discuss the opportunity in further detail. Or, if you prefer to chat about the role confidentially before submitting a CV, please get in touch via the contact details provided.

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Your New Company

We are working with a top UK & international law firm with it's search for a solicitor with Non-contentious construction experience to join it's team in either their Leeds or Birmingham offices at a senior level. Our client offers an outstanding benefits package to complement their competitive remuneration system. In addition to the competitive salaries, great working environment and high-quality work, they believe that all staff should be rewarded for their commitment to the continued success of the firm through a comprehensive and flexible range of benefits.

Your New Role

The construction team stands at the forefront of the UK's most significant construction projects, from transformative infrastructure ventures to dynamic urban regeneration schemes. With a wealth of commercial and contractual expertise, they guide clients through de-risking strategies, offering strategic advice from scheme inception to project completion. By understanding our clients' unique needs and staying ahead of legislative changes, we provide long-term, market-savvy support that turns ambitions into reality

This role will see you working with an array of clients including household names on non-contentious matters. You will be working closely with the team promoting the continued success for delivering exceptional client service advising on a mix of development/infrastructure projects, real estate and corporate acquisitions and disposals, property finance and process plant contracts. 

A number of construction partners and team members have previously worked in-house for major industry players, therefore candidates with backgrounds in private practice or industry are equally of interest. 

The ideal candidate will have a demonstrable expertise in standard forms of construction contracts (JCT, NEC), development agreements, process plant and associated documentation and will act for a range of clients, primarily on the employer/developer side, however previous experience on the contractor/supply side would also be valuable.

As a valued member of this high performing team, the role may offer the scope to mentor other members of the national team. Whilst our client is looking for a solicitor who has a deep background in non-contentious work, they are very open to candidates who have a desire to do both non-contentious and contentious work.

What You Need To Succeed

You will be a solicitor with 5+YRS PQE gained in non-contentious construction law matters, ideally at another leading UK or regional law firm.

Solicitors who have gained a mix of construction law experience including contentious and non-contentious experience will also be considered.

You will be able to work in either the Leeds or Birmingham offices.

What You'll Receive In Return

You will receive an excellent salary and package of benefits, including; Private Healthcare, Pension, Dental Care, Enhanced Maternity offer up to 26 weeks of enhanced maternity, shared parental, and adoption leave pay at full salary, Hybrid Working and much more.

Applying For Your New Role

Does this position sound of interest? Please submit your CV confidentially and we will be in touch shortly to discuss the opportunity in further detail. Or, if you prefer to chat about the role confidentially before submitting a CV, please get in touch via the contact details provided.

Your New Company

We’re delighted to be partnering with a top international law firm recruiting for a litigation solicitor (Associate) to be part of a vibrant, local team in Belfast, with plans for further growth.

The Litigation team are ambitious and passionate about the work they do and will encourage the development of your own career and skills.

Your New Role

As the Litigation Solicitor (Associate), you will have a detailed working knowledge of civil litigation and advocacy in both the County Court and the High Court. This is required for the role and Chancery and Commercial Court experience would be an advantage either from your training contract or in your post qualification experience. 

The Belfast Dispute Resolution & Litigation team specialises in all forms of commercial litigation, in particular disputes in the corporate, real estate, energy, tech and financial services spheres. The state-of-the-art office provides space for a collaborative working culture and a fantastic environment to enable a mix of office and home working, as required by the caseload.  

They act for an impressive number of large national and multi-national corporations, High Street banks, financial institutions and FTSE 250 clients and provide clients with a wide range of advisory and litigation services covering all aspects of commercial litigation.

On offer is a varied commercial litigation caseload with a particular focus on financial services and insolvency disputes. You will have opportunity for significant levels of client contact and to build meaningful and rewarding relationships as a result.

You’ll share in the commitment to putting the client at the centre of everything they do and work to deliver an exceptional service in a friendly, supportive environment.

What You Need To Succeed

As the Litigation Solicitor (Associate), you will,

Be a qualified solicitor in either Northern Ireland, England & Wales or the Republic of Ireland, with at least 1 YR PQE gained in litigation, disputes or contentious matters at another law firm.

Manage your own caseload and work as part of a broader litigation team.

Have a proactive mind-set.

Be IT proficient.

What You'll Receive In Return

You will be joining a high performance litigation team and as such will receive an excellent market salary subject to PQE, package of benefits, including; private healthcare, pension, hybrid working options, generous annual leave and bonus opportunities.

Applying For Your New Role

Does this position sound of interest? Please submit your CV confidentially and we will be in touch shortly to discuss the opportunity in further detail. Or, if you prefer to chat about the role confidentially before submitting a CV, please get in touch via the contact details provided.

Your New Company

We’re delighted to be partnering with an internationally minded law firm recruiting for a Transactional Services Lawyer to join their Corporate team in Belfast.

The Corporate team is consistently top-ranked, holding Tier 1 status from Legal 500 and Band 1 from Chambers & Partners for corporate M&A. The team currently consists of 16 partners, 15 associates, three legal directors, two trainees, one paralegal and a knowledge lawyer, operating across UK offices.

Your New Role

The Transactional Services Lawyer is an exciting, newly created position within the Corporate team in Belfast but working with the UK Group. You will take the lead across the firm's London, Manchester, Cardiff and Belfast offices on transaction services and related functions, combining legal expertise with innovation and process improvement.

The role involves managing transactional due diligence exercises, liaising with Corporate lawyers leading transactions, specialist lawyers in other practice areas, and overseas lawyers on cross-border matters, to deliver due diligence reports with appropriate risk analysis and recommendations. 

The role encompasses providing training to specialist lawyers in other practice groups on delivering their work product in a transactional context, developing new products in adjacent areas such as legal audit services, and preparing business development content focused on transaction services issues. You will also support the wider Corporate team on other transactional work as capacity permits.

You will also be responsible for developing best-practice due diligence and reporting processes, including creating consistent and user-friendly report formats for different transaction types and specific clients. A significant element of the role involves working with the Technology team to identify tools for automating transaction services processes, such as due diligence and disclosure, with a view to achieving time and cost efficiencies.

Fee-Earning Status

This role is not a standard fee-earning position. It is primarily focused on transaction services functions such as managing due diligence exercises, developing best-practice processes, working with the Technology team on automation tools, and delivering training. However, you will also support the wider Corporate team on other transactional work as capacity permits, which may involve some fee-earning activity on a secondary basis.

What You Need To Succeed

As the Transactional Services Lawyer, you will ideally have a minimum of 4 years' PQE in Corporate/M&A working on UK transactions, together with experience of, or working with teams in, legal technology, legal project management or legal process design.

Our client is looking for someone with excellent written, analytical and communication skills, strong attention to detail, and an ambitious, proactive, commercial and responsive attitude. A keen interest in developing technology-driven solutions and improving processes within a transactional context is essential, as is comfort with taking responsibility for work output and dealing directly with clients and colleagues across multiple offices.

What You'll Receive In Return

As the Transactional Services Lawyer, you will receive a highly competitive salary, package of benefits, hybrid working etc...

Applying For Your New Role

Does this position sound of interest? Please submit your CV confidentially and we will be in touch shortly to discuss the opportunity in further detail. Or, if you prefer to chat about the role confidentially before submitting a CV, please get in touch via the contact details provided.

Your New Company

We’re delighted to be partnering with a leading Law Firm in their search for an ambitious Employment Solicitor, to join the ranks of their pre-eminent team in Belfast at Associate level.

The Employment team is one of the leading employment law practices and is consistently top ranked by independent legal directories. They provide unrivalled service supporting clients, including many of the world’s leading businesses, on their HR, employment and immigration law needs domestically and internationally.

Your New Role

As the employment solicitor, you will handle a mix of contentious and non-contentious employment law matters, and deal with a wide range of clients. You will provide high-quality employment law advice and representation to employer clients, delivering practical, commercially focused solutions while contributing to the continued development of the firm’s Employment Law practice in Northern Ireland.

Matters will inlcude; Unfair dismissal and wrongful dismissal, Discrimination (sex, race, disability, age, religion/belief, sexual orientation), Redundancy and restructuring, TUPE, Disciplinary and grievance procedures, Employment contracts, policies, and handbooks, Settlement agreements and terminations, Managing employment tribunal claims from inception to hearing, including advocacy where appropriate, Drafting pleadings, witness statements, contracts, and settlement documentation, Providing clear, pragmatic, and commercially focused advice tailored to client needs

What You Need To Succeed

As the Employment Solicitor, you will be a qualified solicitor in Northern Ireland, England and Wales or the Republic of Ireland.

You will be 1-5 years’ PQE and gained the benefit of training and development in a well-respected employment team.

You must have comprehensive employment law knowledge, a strong analytical ability, and a clear communication style (both spoken and written). A commercial approach to client service is essential, and you must enjoy doing business development and, above all, must be a team player.

What You'll Receive In Return

As the Employment Solicitor, you will receive;

• A competitive salary, bonus and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Exposure to high-profile matters and clients.

Applying For Your New Role

Does this position sound of interest? Please submit your CV confidentially and we will be in touch shortly to discuss the opportunity in further detail. Or, if you prefer to chat about the role confidentially before submitting a CV, please get in touch via the contact details provided.