Job Description

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.