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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.

Your New Company

A highly regarded law firm based in Belfast City Centre is searching for a diligent Private Client Solicitor to join their growing team team in Belfast.

Your New Role

As the Private Client Solicitor you will advise individuals on a broad range of private client matters, including:

What You Need To Succeed

As the Private Client Solicitor, you will;

Be a qualified Solicitor with at least 1 YR PQE with experience in Private Client law, such as wills and estate planning.

Work as part of a broader private client team.

Have strong communication skills.

What You'll Receive In Return

A competitive salary is on offer, plus highly a highly bonus and competitive benefits package.

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 working with a UK law firm recognised for excellence across multiple practice areas. The firm handles high-quality work that challenges and develops lawyers at every stage of their career. The culture within the firm is supportive and approachable and all lawyers are mentored and developed throughout their career. Career progression is actively supported and there is a clear structured path with long term opportunities for leadership. The firm is inclusive and values diversity. It is known for delivering practical, effective solutions to clients while maintaining high professional standards. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious solicitor interested in a long term career with a top law firm.

Your New Role:

You will join the very successful Northern Ireland defence litigation team handling a range of matters including industrial disease, personal injury, employment liability, public liability. The team is Tier 1 Ranked and the quality of the work is excellent. You will represent many leading local and international companies and will benefit from the supportive and approachable culture within the team and the company.

What You’ll Need To Succeed

• Qualified solicitor (NI, ROI or UK Qualified) with relevant litigation experience in either industrial disease/personal injury/employment liability/public liability. Plaintiff and Defence Litigation Solicitors are eligible for this role.
• Newly Qualified Level to Senior Associate Level Solicitor will be considered for the role.
• Strong analytical, communication, and client management skills are required.
• An Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team is essential.
• Commitment to building a long-term career in litigation important.

What You’ll Receive In Return

• Competitive salary which is likely to be above the market rate.
• Generous bonus structure with the potential to significantly enhance total compensation.
• Above-average annual leave.
• BUPA health cover.
• Genuine, structured career progression that can lead to leadership/partnership for an ambitious litigation lawyer in this team.
• Excellent package of benefits which can be discussed with suitable applicants.

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 with Patrick on 07540466496.

Your New Company

A leading, top tier law firm in Northern Ireland is searching for a talented Healthcare Solicitor to join their high performance team in Belfast.

Your New Role

This Healthcare Solicitor role is ideal for a candidate who brings strategic insight, industry credibility, and the ability to steer complex transactions with minimal oversight, working with a high performance, top tier team.

The Healthcare team is recognised for advising public and private sector clients on complex, sensitive and often high‑profile healthcare matters. The team also delivers technically strong, pragmatic advice in a highly regulated and evolving sector.

What You Need To Succeed

As the Healthcare Solicitor, you will;

• Be a qualified Solicitor in either Northern Ireland, England & Wales or The Republic of Ireland, ideally with, 1-6 YRS PQE.
• Demonstrate experience advising on healthcare matters (including regulatory, public law, litigation or advisory healthcare work).
• Possess strong legal research, drafting and analytical skills, excellent client communication and interpersonal abilities with a collaborative approach and commitment to professional development.

What You'll Receive In Return

A market leading salary is on offer, plus highly a highly bonus and competitive benefits package.

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 partnering with an ambitious, newly established law firm in Belfast with a fresh approach to client care and a passion for delivering exceptional property services.

They’re seeking a motivated and detail‑driven Conveyancing Solicitor to join their growing team. This is a unique opportunity to be part of the new journey.

Your New Role

In your new role as Conveyancing Solicitor, you will manage a full and varied caseload of residential conveyancing files and landlord and tenant transactions from instruction through to completion.

You will also have the opportunity to get involved in commercial property and support the corporate, banking and litigation teams.

• You will deal with leases, lease management (acting for both landlords and tenants), sales, purchases, re-mortgages, transfers of equity.
• You will advise developer clients on development projects and property finance, covenants, road/sewer adoption.
• You will advise Management Companies on acquisition of reversionary interests, leasehold/freehold, restrictive covenants on title, corporate governance under Articles of Association.
• You will maintain strong client relationships through clear communication and a proactive approach.
• You will maintain, communicate effectively with clients, lenders, estate agents, surveyors, accountants and other solicitors.
• You will ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and firm policies.

What You Need To Succeed

As the Conveyancing Solicitor you will,

• Be a Qualified Solicitor in Northern Ireland from NQ to 5 years PQE, with a proven experience of managing files independently. Additional PQE will be considered subject to experience and salary expectations.
• Have the ability to work well in a team, strong drafting skills
• Possess strong organisational and time-management skills with ability to manage tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and client care skills.
• You will have a problem-solving attitude with attention to detail.
• Come with good academic qualifications.
• Have knowledge of regulatory requirements and management of risk issues including anti money laundering and Data Protection.

What You'll Receive In Return

A competitive salary is on offer, bonus, hybrid working and there is excellent opportunity to develop and progress 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.