Banking and Finance Solicitor

Artemis Human Capital; Belfast; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial law firm in Belfast is seeking a Banking & Finance Solicitor to join their team. The role offers exposure to corporate finance, acquisition finance, real estate finance, and more. The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with strong transactional experience, excellent drafting, and negotiation skills. The firm provides a market-leading salary, mentorship, and a clear career development pathway in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Market-leading salary and benefits package

Mentorship from highly regarded partners

Excellent work-life balance

Clear pathway for career development

Qualifications

• Previous experience in banking & finance or strong transactional background.
• Ambition to develop within a progressive and forward-thinking legal practice.

Responsibilities

• Work on corporate finance, acquisition and leveraged finance matters.
• Handle refinancing, restructuring, and cross-jurisdictional transactions.

Skills

Excellent drafting skills

Technical skills

Negotiation skills

Strong commercial awareness

Client service ethos

Education

Qualified Solicitor (NQ – 4 PQE preferred)

Job description

Banking & Finance Solicitor – Belfast – Top-Tier Firm

A leading commercial law firm in Belfast is seeking to appoint a Banking & Finance Solicitor to join their high-performing team. This is a rare opportunity to work within one of the most respected practices in Northern Ireland, known for advising leading banks, lenders, corporates, and institutional clients on complex and high-value transactions.

The Opportunity
This role offers exposure to a broad range of banking and finance matters including:

• Corporate finance

• Acquisition and leveraged finance

• Real estate finance

• Refinancing and restructuring

• Cross-jurisdictional transactional work

You’ll be part of a team that consistently ranks in top legal directories, working alongside partners recognised for their expertise and commercial acumen. The firm places strong emphasis on professional development, collaborative culture, and delivering high-quality legal solutions.

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified Solicitor (NQ – 4 PQE preferred, but all levels will be considered)

• Previous experience in banking & finance or strong transactional background

• Excellent drafting, technical, and negotiation skills

• Strong commercial awareness and client service ethos

• Ambition to develop within a progressive and forward-thinking legal practice

Why Apply?

• Market-leading salary and benefits package

• Mentorship from highly regarded partners

• Excellent work-life balance and flexibility options

• A clear pathway for career development

• Exposure to complex, high-value transactions both locally and internationally

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, or to find out more about similar roles in the legal market across Northern Ireland, please get in touch with Ciara O’Connor