Your New Company

A leading European leader in cybersecurity awareness, specialising in providing cutting-edge solutions for businesses is searching for a commercially minded In House Counsel to join their legal team. Our client's innovative platform personalises training and drives real behavioural change, enhancing cybersecurity awareness of employees across all organisations in our customer base.

This role will be central to their contracting engine — leading negotiation of customer, vendor, and partner agreements — while also acting as a versatile generalist across corporate, privacy, product, and operational matters as we scale our SaaS business.

This is an excellent opportunity for a pragmatic, business-oriented lawyer who enjoys moving fast, solving problems creatively, and being a trusted advisor across the organization.

Your New Role

In your new role as In House Counsel your duties will include;

Contract Negotiation (Primary Focus)

• Own end-to-end negotiation of customer agreements (negotiating business terms and conditions, or customer MSAs / SOWs / tenders).
• Negotiate vendor, supplier, and reseller/partner agreements.
• Draft, review, and maintain a suite of contract templates and playbooks to improve deal velocity and consistency and provide training and guidance to internal stakeholders.
• Partner closely with Sales, Customer Success, and Finance to balance commercial goals with risk tolerance.
• Identify recurring negotiation friction points and drive process improvements (e.g., redlining guidelines, fallback positions, approval workflows).
• Utilise contract lifecycle management tool to review and negotiate contracts, consistently and continually identifying trends and working towards improving processes and increasing efficiency.

Privacy & Data Protection

• Advise on data privacy matters arising in commercial contracts, including DPAs, SCCs, and cross-border data transfer terms.
• Support compliance with applicable privacy laws (e.g., GDPR and other relevant regimes).
• Work with Security and Product teams on privacy-by-design considerations for new features and data flows.

Product & Commercial Support

• Partner with Product and Engineering on legal considerations for new feature and product launches (terms of use, licensing terms, AI/data usage terms, third-party integrations, IP considerations).

Corporate & Operational Matters

• Support general corporate matters: entity management, subsidiary governance, board materials, and corporate housekeeping.
• Assist with equity, financing, or M&A-related work, as needed.
• Contribute to policy development (employment-adjacent policies, vendor risk management, records retention, etc.).
• Provide practical, business-friendly legal advice across departments as the company scales.

What You Need To Succeed

As the In House Counsel you will;

• Have 8+ years PQE gained in private practice or (preferred) a combination of in-house and private practice experience.
• Be a qualified lawyer in good standing (in any UK Jurisdiction, France or Germany). 
• Have experience negotiating SaaS/technology commercial contracts (customer-facing and vendor-facing).
• Come with solid working knowledge of data privacy law (GDPR, or equivalent) and practical experience handling DPAs and data transfer mechanisms.
• Demonstrate ability to work as a generalist — comfortable moving between contracts, privacy, corporate, and product legal questions in the same week.
• Possess strong business judgment: able to identify real risk vs. theoretical risk, and give clear, actionable guidance.
• Have excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to explain legal concepts to non-lawyers.
• Be comfortable operating with autonomy in a fast-paced, lean legal team environment.
• Have experience with entity management and basic corporate governance is a plus.
• Prior experience supporting product launches or working closely with Product/Engineering teams is a plus.

What You'll Receive In Return

You will benefit from a very competitive market salary and the flexibility of a remote working role.

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

An award winning Offshore Law Firm law firm is recruiting for an ambitious Litigation Associate to join their impressive team in Jersey.

Our client is instructed by a wide range of financial institutions, fiduciary service providers, commercial entities and private individuals based worldwide with their expert teams involved in a broad spectrum of litigation work. This includes trust disputes, insolvencies, boardroom battles, fraud and asset recovery, regulatory enforcement and arbitration. 

Your New Role

As the Litigation Associate you will work as part of the team providing a full range of litigation services to the firms client's.  This will entail supporting the partners and taking principal responsibility as appropriate for cases involving a variety of contentious work, including contentious trust and company, cross border fraud and insolvency. 

• You will deliver excellent quality, timely and professional client service.
• Liaise with clients and provide legal advice as delegated by the partners.
• Manage and coordinate client work as delegated by the partners, including researching, writing opinions, reviewing documentation, drafting and preparing cases for court.
• Draft, review, summarise and check legal documents, forms and correspondence for accuracy and completeness.
• Perform legal research and analysis.
• Prepare reports and correspondence.
• Ensure matters are successfully opened and closed in compliance with the firm's CDD and AML procedures.
• Manage time recording, billing and collections efficiently and in line with firm policy.
• Update the Client Relationship Management system.
• Assist with final letters and file closings when required.
• Support, motivate, manage and develop junior team members and support staff, including paralegals, trainees and administrative colleagues, to help them achieve their development goals.
• Work with colleagues from other teams and offices on multidisciplinary and international projects.
• Take responsibility for a wide range of tasks and projects as required by partners in the group.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of business development plans, in line with the firm's and team's strategy, helping to attract more work from existing clients and develop new client relationships.
• Support new ventures, identify cross-selling opportunities and seek ways to develop the firm's services.
• Carry out non-chargeable activities to build the firm's knowledge and external reputation through seminars, articles, presentations and related activities.
• Promote and strengthen the firm's brand, including attendance at functions and client events.

What You Need To Succeed

As the Litigation Associate you will be;

A commonwealth qualified lawyer jurisdiction with at least 2 years of post-qualification experience in Litigation & Contentious matters.

You will be ambitious and personable with an ability to work directly with clients. 

Have strong technical ability.

What You'll Receive In Return

As the Litigation Associate, you will receive an excellent market salary, attractive package of benefits, hybrid working and the opportunity to be involved in high quality, client facing 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 top Magic Circle Offshore Law Firm law firm is recruiting for an ambitious Trust & Private Wealth Senior Associate to join their impressive team in Jersey.

Your New Role

As the Trust & Private Wealth solicitor, you will form part of an ambitious team, advising clients including professional trustees and executors, family offices, and high net worth individuals, both locally and internationally, on a variety of contentious trust and estate matters.  

You will work across a range of structures including private, corporate, charitable, purpose and commercial trusts, foundations, family offices, partnerships and companies.

You will also advise on settlor reserved power trusts, private trust company arrangements, pension and employee benefit schemes, wills and matters of inheritance, international estate planning, regulatory advice and trust-related disputes.

What You Need To Succeed

As the Trust & Private Wealth Senior Associate you will be;

A commonwealth qualified lawyer jurisdiction with at least five years of post-qualification experience in Trusts & Private Wealth.

You will be ambitious and personable with an ability to work directly with clients. 

Have strong technical ability.

What You'll Receive In Return

As the Trust & Private Wealth Senior Associate, you will receive an excellent market salary, attractive package of benefits, hybrid working and the opportunity to be involved in high quality, client facing 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 NI law firm are recruiting for a solicitor with experience in banking and finance to join their dynamic and innovative team in Belfast. 

Your New Role

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

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.  .

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

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

What You Need To Succeed

As 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. 

2 years PQE and above in Banking & Finance Law gained with a reputable regional law firm, in-house team or city practice.

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

Your New Role

As the Associate General Counsel, you'll join an expanding legal team, working across multiple disciplines to protect business interests.

The role reports to the General Counsel and does not have any direct reports.  This is a high-impact role within a fast-paced, innovative technology business that serves a world-renowned client base. 

As a member of the legal team, you will play a critical role in shaping and protecting the commercial and other interests of the company. You will lead on complex, high-value technology transactions and provide strategic legal guidance on a wide range of other matters. 

This is an exceptional opportunity for a commercially minded legal professional to be part of a highly collaborative team and work at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and data solutions.

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead the drafting, negotiation, and execution of complex, high-value software licensing, non-standard technology agreements, and professional services agreements.
• Provide strategic legal advice to senior stakeholders across sales, product, engineering, and operations.
• Advise on non-commercial legal matters, including IP, data privacy, corporate and regulatory compliance.
• Support international expansion and the standardisation of legal documentation across multiple jurisdictions.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the business, balancing legal risk with commercial outcomes.

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 Associate General Counsel you will;

• Be a UK or Ireland qualified solicitor/lawyer with 5+ years' PQE in top-tier private practice and/or in-house roles.

• Have strong in-house legal experience within the technology sector.
• Possess in-depth knowledge of software licensing, SaaS, cloud services, OEM, teaming, and professional services and partnership agreements.
• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
• Proficient at utilizing AI tools for a wide range of legal tasks, including document creation, redlining, legal research, providing guidance on executed contracts, and working within a CLM tool.
• Skilled in drafting and negotiating complex technology contracts under time-sensitive conditions.
• Substantial experience in commercial, intellectual property, data privacy, competition, and regulatory law.
• Familiarity with Fintech and other regulated industries.
• Experience operating across multiple jurisdictions and legal systems.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience managing cross-functional expectations at senior levels you'll handle the drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex technology contracts and supporting diverse areas like disputes, IP, privacy, and more.

What You'll Receive In Return

As the Associate General Counsel, you will receive;

• A hybrid working model.
• A Competitive Salary.
• Individually tailored training and skills development.
• Private healthcare package and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity package.
• Wellness Days and Volunteer Days.

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 partnering with a highly respected law firm in Belfast, in their search for a diligent property solicitor to join their impressive property team in Belfast. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a legal 500 ranked property team.

Our client is open minded to solicitor's with a residential conveyancing background that are interested in learning and developing their property career in commercial property / real estate.

What your new Role

In your new role as property solicitor, you will form part of a high-performance property department dealing with a wide variety of high quality property matters such as, Real Estate Finance Matters, Acquisitions & Disposals of Commercial Property, Landlord & Tenant and Commercial Leases. 

What You’ll Need To Succeed

As the Property Solicitor;

• You will be a qualified Solicitor NQ - PQE+ and have experience in either commercial property / real estate or residential conveyancing at a local or regional law firm. Our client is flexible and open on PQE level.
• Have have excellent interpersonal, communication & organisational skills.
• Be able to work independently but also as part of a broader team.

What You'll Receive In Return

You will receive a very competitive market salary, with excellent career advancement opportunity and work with a great group of people at a very well respected law firm.

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 delighted to be partnering with a top global law firm who have an exciting opportunity for a Corporate Associate in their Belfast Office

The Corporate team in Belfast is comprised of high-quality, tech-enabled associates and legal professionals. The Corporate practice group in Belfast work on the full range of corporate matters, with a particular focus on M&A, private equity, and large-scale re-organisations. The team provides support to offices across our global network, working on high profile transactions with global clients.

The corporate practice is a clear area of growth for the firm and as part of this our client is looking to strengthen their presence in Belfast to further compliment and develop the corporate team.

Your New Role

As the Corporate Associate Solicitor, you will develop strong working relationships with

Partners and Associates from other offices, interacting with them daily as an extension to

their team to support current transactions and other corporate or commercial matters.

You will provide legal expertise, including issue spotting, report writing, drafting, reviewing

and amending documentation, document management, legal research, maintaining and

improving templates and precedents.

You will work with Legal Process Improvement and Legal Tech teams to develop new

solutions that help clients (both internal and external) grow, innovate and thrive, and support

the integration of technology into the everyday work of the Corporate team.

You will manage and liaise with internal and external clients to address points of relevance

or concern, resolve queries and issues and report on progress.

You will manage the work of Legal Professionals within the team, ensuring that individuals

are assigned to a particular matter have the required skills, knowledge and support to deliver

outputs that are on time and of the highest quality.

You will advise and educate Legal Professionals on points of commercial and legal detail

including checking quality of their work; and Supervise, develop and motivate Legal

Professionals, instilling an excellent service delivery ethos and impeccable quality standards.

What You Will Need To Succeed

• You will have strong technical corporate experience (including due diligence, re-organisations, advisory company law and commercial contract negotiation) is preferred - although applicants with a strong general background and a strong interest in corporate law and transactions may also be considered.
• You will have experience in a commercial legal environment such as a US, City, or major regional law firm preferred.
• You will have experience of coordinating complex multi-faceted matters, including multi-jurisdictional or multi-specialist matters.
• Consistently demonstrate a professional manner with evidence of exceptional levels of judgement, commercial awareness, and critical thinking.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong focus on detail and high levels of self-motivation.
• Excellent relationship-building skills – a team player with the ability to establish credibility and inspire confidence with clients and senior colleagues.
• Demonstrate a high level of affinity with legal technology and a desire to expand experience in legal technology.
• Flexible, resourceful, and prepared to take a hands-on-approach, comfortable operating in a rapidly evolving business and interested in identifying and shaping that evolution.

What You’ll Receive In Return

You will receive a leading market salary and a wide range of benefits such as; an occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and well-being services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, online discounts and lifestyle management services.

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 delighted to be partnering with one of the top global law firms who have an exciting opportunity for a Disputes Associate in their Belfast Office. The Disputes practice handles the full range of corporate and commercial disputes, including competition and antitrust litigation, derivatives and structured finance disputes, insolvency and restructuring litigation, class actions, insurance litigation, securities litigation and M&A disputes. 

The Disputes team is also at the vanguard of emerging disputes driven by sustainability/ESG related issues and those involving data, cyber-security, fintech and digitalisation. The litigators in the practice work seamlessly in integrated teams with their transactional and advisory colleagues, providing in-depth market expertise and product knowledge that gives clients an edge in disputes and enables them to pre-empt and protect against potential risks to their businesses.

Your New Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced commercial disputes lawyer to join their Belfast office. This is a truly unique opportunity to undertake London-based work and develop your career through exposure to complex, high-profile cases with a global reach, all while being based in Belfast.

As a Disputes Associate, you will be an integral part of this top global law firm's London Litigation & Investigations (L&I) team working on a diverse range of high value litigation and investigations. This role offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and exposure to high-profile cases globally. Our client is interested in commercial disputes lawyers who are looking to take their career to the next level. Applications from candidates with three or more years of experience in commercial litigation are welcome. 

The L&I team is made up of five sub-groups: Antitrust Litigation; Commercial Litigation; Cybersecurity; Securities and Shareholder Litigation; White Collar and Investigations. There are a variety of specialisms within these groups – the team has an enormously varied practice and this allows it to provide its clients with support on any contentious issue it may face.

Key aspects of the role include:

•    Involvement in commercial litigation.. 
•    Drafting and amending documentation and Court pleadings.
•    Preparing clients for court proceedings and trials.
•    Drafting expert evidence and witness statements.
•    Drafting advice.
•    Liaising with clients and attending client meetings.
•    Managing client expectations appropriately.
•    Business development.
•    Legal research.

What You Will Need To Succeed

•    Qualified lawyer with a minimum of 3 years’ PQE, preferably gained at a global or City law firm.
•    Experience working in a commercial litigation or disputes role.  
•    Strong legal skills, including drafting, negotiation, and project management skills.
•    Detail focused and self-motivated approach
•    Excellent client relationship and interpersonal skills
•    Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
•    Focus on business development and building your personal profile.
•    Experience in high-value commercial litigation and investigations is preferred.  

What You'll Receive In Return

As a Disputes Associate with this top global law firm, you will receive a market leading salary and package of benefits.

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 2 YRS 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

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.