Your New Company

One of the UK’s most forward-thinking law firms are recruiting for an ambitious Licensing Solicitor to join their growing department in Belfast. This is an exciting time to be part of a team with ambitious growth plans, you will be given the platform to be involved in a broad range of complex work with exciting career prospects

Your New Role 

As the Licensing Solicitor you play an active role, focussed on local work across Northern Ireland across the hospitality and leisure sector. You will work across a broad spectrum of complex work and transactions, including licensing, commercial contracts, corporate acquisitions, property leases and advocacy. Day to day, you will take a solution led approach, listening to clients’ challenges and understanding their businesses in order to provide tailored solutions.

What You Need To Succeed

As the Licensing Solicitor, you will thrive in a fast-paced, client-focused environment and will be a recently qualified NQ + Solicitor or coming up to qualification. (Additional PQE will be considered subject to experience)

You will have a good grounding in general commercial work with an interest in licensing and related court advocacy.

Training and development within licensing will be provided in abundance from a supportive team, setting you up for success.

Commitment to delivering an exceptional client experience in every interaction

You’ll share our passion for innovation, collaboration, and achieving great things together.

What You'll Receive In Return

As the Licensing Solicitor you will receive;

• An ambitious growth strategy that opens up opportunities for people to make their mark.
• A client base that spans household names, thriving startups, and ambitious enterprises.
• A culture built on our values of being refreshingly human, entrepreneurial, inclusive and collaborative.
• A strong focus on being a responsible business with a commitment to sustainability and giving back to our communities.
• Comprehensive professional development and training – whatever your role and level and training that will support you to achieve your goals.

Progressive benefits tailored to you

Our client believes people are their greatest asset. That’s why they offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional growth and personal wellbeing, including:

• Competitive salary and performance-linked bonus.
• Employee sabbaticals
• Enhanced parental leave policies.
• Private healthcare and wellbeing initiatives (e.g., mental health support, gym memberships).
• An open, flexible working environment.

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

Our client, a leading regulatory body in Belfast is recruiting for a Practice Lead of – Conveyancing and Non-Contentious Business to join their organisation on a Fixed term maternity cover / secondment contract. 

Your New Role

As the Practice Lead of Conveyancing and Non-Contentious Business, you will report to the Head of Policy & Engagement, and will be a member of the Senior Management Team.

You will be the organisations expert on matters relating to conveyancing and non-contentious business. You will act as Secretary to the Conveyancing and Non-Contentious Business Committees.  The core focus of the role is to improve the experience of solicitors in Northern Ireland who engage in conveyancing or non-contentious business activities. 

Your main duties & responsibilities of the role will be;

• Acting as the organisation's lead adviser on specific legal matters, keeping informed of developments in policy, legislation and best practice in these areas.
• Building and maintaining effective working relationships with members as well as a range of external stakeholders in Government and other sectors.
• Providing support to Practice Committees, ensuring that timely, high-quality advice, insights and written submissions are provided to the Committees.
• Drafting responses to Government consultation papers and submissions for Committees and the Council of the organisation.
• Developing practical support for the profession, including Practice Notes on legal developments.
• Delivering appropriate organisation's conferences and events.

What You Need To Succeed

As the Practice Lead of – Conveyancing and Non-Contentious Business you will be;

A professional legal qualification as a solicitor or barrister with a minimum of 3* years’ post qualifying experience in conveyancing and property;

Or

A minimum of 5* years’ substantial and demonstrable experience in conveyancing and property gained in a legal, professional, regulatory or policy environment.

*May be increased for shortlisting purposes

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• A detailed working knowledge of conveyancing law, practice and procedure in Northern Ireland and the issues currently facing the profession in this area.
• An in-depth knowledge of the Northern Ireland legal system.
• Ability to analyse complex legal issues.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Ability to analyse and exercise sound judgement in decision-making.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

What You'll Receive In Return

As the Practice Lead of – Conveyancing and Non-Contentious Business, the salary bracket is from £59,140 to £64,819, subject to relevant experience plus a 10% pension. A degree of flexible working will be considered as well. 

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 UK law firm that continues to grow in Northern Ireland is seeking a litigation Solicitor to join their Motor & Casualty team in Belfast. This excellent law firm is recognised in the Legal 500 and Chamber Directories and offers employees a people centric culture with superb benefits such as BUPA private medical insurance, critical illness cover, hybrid and flexible working. Employees of the firm can enjoy a more relaxed dress code there is an active social committee within the firm if this is of interest. The firm specialises in defence litigation working in partnership with insurance companies.       

Your New Role

As a Solicitor on the Motor & Casualty team you will;

• Work within the Motor team as an insurance defence litigation specialist, to pursue completion of files in line with client instruction to the commercial benefit of the firm and clients. 
• Communicate, build and utilise relationships with colleagues, clients and third parties in a professional and knowledgeable manner; including all methods of communication: in person, over the phone and written.
• Proactively identify next steps required and handling cases within your agreed handling authority.
• Interview witnesses and drafting statements. 
• Liaise with parties involved in claims including the insured, insurer, witnesses etc.
• Draft pleadings and applications. 
• Instruct counsel and attending conferences, consultations, mediations both remotely and in person.
• Attend court in person or by telephone, attend trials, settlement conferences etc as required.
• Deliver of agreed performance targets and quality standards.
• Maintain case management systems with up to date management information for clients. 
• Ensure compliance with the LSNI regulations.

What You Need To Succeed

• Qualified litigation solicitor from NQ - 5YRS PQE.
• Experience of indemnity, liability and quantum essential.
• Experience of cases involving complex medical issues preferred.
• Critical thinking and quantum analysis experience required.
• Good telephone advocacy skills.
• Positive, confident and enthusiastic.
• Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills including the ability to compose professional written communications.
• Good advocacy skills.
• Excellent inter-personal and client care skills.
• Understanding of case law and litigation practice and process, and Court Practice Rules.
• Ability to plan and prioritise workloads, keep to deadlines and work under pressure.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
  Ability to weigh facts, apply the law and make decisions.
• Ability to anticipate problems and identify solutions.
• Driven to achieve to take development opportunities when they arise with a positive attitude.
• Calm under pressure with the ability to re-prioritise and delegate effectively when required.
• Confidence to take initiative to innovate and adapt to changing situations.
• Confidence to seek advice and guidance when dealing with new tasks.
• Ability to follow instruction and with attention to detail and to give clear instruction, direction and guidance to more junior members of the team.
• Ability to recognise when sensitivity and tact are required.
• Experience of complex indemnity and liability issues is preferred and excellent attention to detail is essential. Experience of Casualty claims (Employer’s Liability and Public Liability) is also desired.

What You'll Receive In Return

There is a great team ethos within the Northern Ireland office, encouraging personal development and wellbeing.

Offering hybrid working, a relaxed dress code and opportunities for flexible working hours. The team is friendly, supportive and there are opportunities to become part of the social committee, participate in charity events and to get involved in client development initiatives. Taking pride in the agile working policy.

• Company Incentive Plan
• 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days).
• Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) - will automatically be at single cover level but can opt into family option within first month of joining.
• Simply Health Care Cash Plan.
• WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing.
• Death in Service.
• Critical Illness Cover.
• PHI/Income Protection (Private health insurance).
• Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer.
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Tech Scheme*
• Season Ticket Loan*
• Gym Flex*
• Access to Online Discount Sites.
• Discounted Gourmet Society Membership.
• Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide.
• Discounts at local retail outlets.

* after successfully completing probation.

Working Hours

Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm 

Primary location for this role is Belfast Office.

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

Your New Role

In terms of Litigation Support, you will assist with the preparation of court documents and legal pleadings. Prepare trial bundles, witness statements, briefs, and hearing papers. File documents with courts and relevant authorities within required deadlines. Monitor key dates and limitation periods. Support solicitors throughout pre-action, court, tribunal, and settlement processes. Conduct basic legal and administrative research as required.

What You Need To Succeed

As Litigation Secretary you will have;

What You'll Receive In Return

You will benefit from a very competitive market salary along with an excellent 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

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 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.