Banking Finance Solicitor - Finance

A&L Goodbody LLP; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A&L Goodbody LLP is seeking ambitious individuals for its Banking Department in Belfast. The role involves advising clients on complex finance mandates including corporate lending, leveraged finance, and structured finance. Candidates with 0-3 years PQE are ideal, but those outside this range may be considered. This is a great opportunity to grow within a top-tier firm known for its innovative approach and strong domestic and international client base.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a minimum of 0-3 years relevant finance PQE, but candidates outside of this range will also be considered.
• Must be ambitious and enthusiastic and excel in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on complex finance mandates.
• Gain experience across a broad spectrum of finance transactions.

Skills

Corporate lending mandates

Leveraged and acquisition finance

Real estate finance

Project financing

Direct lending

Structured finance

Education

Relevant finance PQE (0-3 years)

Job description

We are looking for ambitious individuals, who are keen to develop their skills and grow within our Belfast Banking Department, advising clients on some of the largest, most complex and high value deals in the market.

The Finance Group at A&L Goodbody is one of the largest Finance practices in the market and consistently ranked in the top tier for Finance by leading directories including Chambers Global, IFLR1000 and Legal 500. Our Belfast Banking Department isthe sole Tier 1 ranked firm in Northern Ireland (Chambers UK, 2026). We act for domestic and international financial institutions, institutional investors and alternative lenders, as well as for a wide range of borrowers and sponsors, including investment funds, institutional investors, developers and corporate borrowers.

The successful candidate would have the opportunity to gain experience across a broad spectrum of finance mandates, including:

• corporate lending mandates (including sustainability linked facilities);
• leveraged and acquisition finance transactions;
• real estate and development finance transactions;
• project and energy transition financing;
• direct lending transactions;
• structured finance.

Background and experience

Candidates should have a minimum of 0-3 years relevant finance PQE, but we will also consider candidates outside of this range. The successful candidate will be ambitious and enthusiastic and will excel in a fast-paced, collaborative work environment.

The Firm

A&L Goodbody (ALG) is a leading Irish law firm with five international offices in Dublin, Belfast, London, New York andSan Francisco. ALG is a full service, independent, corporate law firm with over 1,000 employees, and a client base spanning across the strong international and domestic business community in Ireland.

ALG has a reputation for leading the way in continuously developing its service to clients and internally to its business. This is delivered through the use of new processes, ways of working, innovative use of technology and marketing-leading business service teams.

If you require any accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us and we will work with you to ensure the best possible candidate experience.

We value a diverse and inclusive workforce and are an equal opportunities employer.