Your New Company

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

Your New Role

In your new role as Legal Counsel you will advise and assist within the IP & Data practice area, as part of the Corporate & Legal Affairs team (“CLA”). Providing counsel on a wide range of legal and contractual matters, including intellectual property, data privacy and governance as well as negotiation of commercial agreements (suppliers, customers and other third parties) across multiple jurisdictions and effective administration of intellectual property, data privacy and commercial contract matters generally.

• 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.

What You Need To Succeed

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 partnering with a top Law Firm in their search for an ambitious Employment Solicitor to join the ranks of their pre-eminent Employment Law team in Belfast at Managing 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 Managing Associate 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.

Our client has developed detailed career benchmarks set out that you will be expected to achieve at each level of your professional development:

You will provide technical legal expertise: you will continually seek to build on your current knowledge and proactively look to improve your advising skills.

Delivering excellent service: you will analyse legal information to solve problems and formulate arguments or strategy relevant to your clients’ needs. You’ll also use your initiative to proactively manage work and provide regular and appropriate updates to your stakeholders.

Building relationships: you will proactively develop positive working relationships with colleagues, ensuring that you work collaboratively and that you treat all colleagues with respect and professionalism.

Developing the business: you will have an awareness of the firm’s goals and clients and have an appropriate level of involvement in building and maintaining relationships with key clients and prospects.

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

• You will be 8 years’ PQE + and gained the benefit of training and development in a well-respected employment team.
• Deep technical knowledge of most of the employment areas listed above.
• Excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills as well as strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable with taking responsibility for work output, working autonomously and dealing directly with clients.
• Experience supervising junior lawyers is helpful.
• An ambitious, proactive, curious, commercial, responsive attitude.
• Examples of marketing and business development initiatives they have been involved with
• Experience of acting for employer clients on both general advisory and employment litigation work is preferred.
• A team player who is keen to support others to learn and who is keen to learn and develop their own skills.

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 Managing Associate Employment Solicitor, you will receive;

A highly 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

Your New Company

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

Senior Associate 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, & commercially focused advice tailored to client needs.

What You Need To Succeed

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

You will be 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 Senior Associate Employment Solicitor, you will receive;

• A highly 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

Your New Company

We’re delighted to be assisting a leading technology company in Northern Ireland in their search for an ambitious commercial lawyer to join their high-performance In House legal team.

Your New Role

As the In House Commercial Lawyer, you'll join an expanding legal team, working across multiple disciplines to protect business interests.

In your new role, you'll handle the drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex technology contracts and supporting diverse areas like disputes, IP, privacy, and more.

Key duties include;

• Draft and negotiate complex tech contracts with precision and in a time-sensitive environment.
• Guide our sales team through the deal process, offering legal insights and contract management advice.
• Provide general legal support to all areas of the business.
• Understand software products, software implementation, managed services and how they fit with privacy, data security, and cloud services.
• Standardize documentation across multiple jurisdictions.
• Solve problems and present smart, business-friendly solutions.

What You Need To Succeed

As the In House Commercial Lawyer, you will;

• Be a qualified solicitor/barrister 3 6YRS PQE+, with experience in commercial contracts, ideally exposure to technology contracts (Gained in-house or within a commercial/corporate firm).
• Have top-notch negotiation and drafting skills for fast-paced, non-standard tech agreements.
• Be a self-starter with a curious mind, eager to dive deep into the business and legal challenges we face.
• Be agile, organized, and thrive in a fast-moving environment, supporting a cutting-edge tech company.
• Be a team player with a passion for collaboration and knowledge-sharing.
• Experience with commercial contracts, intellectual property, and data privacy law.
• Knowledge of cloud services and experience drafting related software and professional services contracts.
• A drive to solve complex legal issues and manage client expectations.

What You'll Receive In Return

As the In House Commercial Lawyer, you will receive;

• A competitive salary
• An extensive health care package
• An excellent hybrid working model
• A pension plan, wellness days, and 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

A leading global law firm is recruiting for a senior solicitor with disputes experience to join their dynamic and innovative disputes digital group in London on a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract.

Hybrid working policy 60/40 (3 days in the office and 2 days remote).

Your New Role

As the disputes solicitor you will be part of the Digital Legal Delivery team, working closely with Managers, Senior Solicitors, Solicitors, Trainees and Legal Analysts.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting document review and analysis, due diligence or other practice area-specific fee-earning work (there will be target average daily chargeable hours).

• Undertake Quality Control and provide constructive feedback to ensure that output is consistent with the firm's quality standards.

• On appropriate projects, as required, working directly with other practice groups in the global network to deliver high quality support to clients and the firm's legal teams.

• On appropriate projects, as required, supervising Trainees or Legal Analysts in relation to individual matters, dealing with complex legal matters or generally as directed by Senior Solicitors, Managers or Senior Managers of the Digital Disputes team.

• Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of areas of law relevant to the practice.

• Ensuring compliance with financial disciplines on matters (e.g. daily time recording).

• Providing any other assistance to the business on client matters and related tasks as required.

What You Need To Succeed

At the senior disputes solicitor you will be a qualified solicitor or barrister in England and Wales or Northern Ireland. Republic of Ireland or other common law jurisdictions may be considered.

Minimum 2+ year's PQE, with at least 12 months' experience in Disputes/litigation. 3+ PQE is desirable.

An innovative mindset, curious about AI and emerging technologies.
 

Desirable

Experience working in a commercial legal environment, ideally a private practice law firm

Knowledge and experience of legal work for the Disputes practice group, for example large scale document review, with the ability to project manage the process from instruction to completion.

What You'll Receive In Return

As the senior disputes solicitor you will receive an excellent market salary, attractive package of benefits, hybrid working and the opportunity to be involved in high quality, client facing London matters, with a high-performance team.

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

A leading global law firm are recruiting for a senior solicitor with experience in banking and finance to join their dynamic and innovative UK remote working digital legal delivery team.

Your New Role

As the senior finance solicitor, you will work closely with the firm’s Digital Finance senior team, assisting on a broad range of transactions including securitisation and structured finance, energy finance, project finance and infrastructure, real estate finance and leveraged finance.

This will involve working closely with London teams and liaising directly with clients and counterparties. Senior Solicitors will build and strengthen relationships with clients, often acting as a key point of contact on the matter.

The role will also encompass working on outsourcing projects involving negotiation of BAU finance and related documents such as NDAs and release letters, working as an extension of the client's in-house legal team.

What You Need To Succeed

At the senior finance solicitor you will be;

A qualified solicitor in England and Wales or Northern Ireland.  Republic of Ireland or other common law/international jurisdictions will be considered.  (If not qualified in England and Wales then willing to complete process to requalify as such, if required).

With at least three years' relevant PQE (unless exceptional circumstances exist, in which case please submit a supporting statement outlining why you are an exceptional candidate (including relevant skills and experience)).

Good experience in financing transactions, operating at least at mid-associate level.

Strong legal skills, including drafting, negotiation and project management skills.

Foundation level of people management and business development skills.

Foundational understanding of law firm profitability and key drivers for financial efficiency; and ability to help manage costs and budgets.

What You'll Receive In Return

As the senior finance solicitor you will receive an excellent market salary, attractive package of benefits, hybrid working and the opportunity to be involved in high quality, client facing London matters, with a high-performance team.

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

A leading global law firm are recruiting for a solicitor with experience in banking and finance to join their dynamic and innovative team in Belfast. Newly Qualified Solicitors with a seat in banking and finance will be considered.

Your New Role

As the banking and finance solicitor, you will form part of an ambitious, highly successful and growing team in Belfast.

The Finance team works closely with the London Finance Division and other finance teams across the firm's network. You will have the opportunity to be involved in exciting, high-profile banking and finance transactions across a range of different specialist areas, such as real estate finance, securitisation, energy finance and leveraged finance.

As part of this client facing role, you will also foster and develop strong business relationships with key clients.

Assisting in a range of financing deals, including conducting company searches, drafting corporate authorisations and ancillary documents, drafting security and other transaction documents, managing conditions precedent and assisting with the execution of documents at closing.

Assisting in outsourcing negotiation projects which may involve reviewing and negotiating on behalf of the client a range of finance documents, for example: banking bilateral documents, trade finance documents or NDAs.  .

On appropriate projects or transactions, as required, working directly with other firm practice groups across the global network to deliver high-quality legal service delivery to clients.

On appropriate projects or transactions, as required, supervising Trainees or Legal Analysts in relation to individual matters, dealing with complex legal issues or generally as directed by Senior Solicitors, Managers or Senior Managers of the Finance practice group.

Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of areas of law relevant to the practice.

Ensuring compliance with financial disciplines on matters (e.g. daily time recording).

Providing any other assistance to the business on client matters and related tasks as required.

What You Need To Succeed

Essential

At the banking and finance solicitor you will be;

A qualified solicitor in England and Wales or Northern Ireland, but Republic of Ireland or other common law jurisdictions will be considered.  (If not qualified in England and Wales then willing to complete process to requalify as such, if required.)

NQ-3 years PQE, with at least a seat gained in Banking & Finance Law.

Desirable

Experience working in a legal environment, ideally a private practice law firm or in-house.

Knowledge and experience of Banking & Finance transactional work.

What You'll Receive In Return

As the banking and finance solicitor you will receive an excellent market salary, attractive package of benefits, hybrid working and the opportunity to be involved in high quality, client facing London matters, with a high-performance team.

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 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.