Banking Finance Solicitor – Leading Team

Abacus Professional Recruitment Ltd; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law practice in Belfast seeks an ambitious Banking Finance Solicitor to lead an expanding team. The ideal candidate should be qualified in Northern Ireland and have over 7 years of experience in banking law, demonstrating strong leadership and technical skills. This role offers a chance to impact strategic growth within a well-regarded firm.

Qualifications

• Qualified as a solicitor in Northern Ireland, ROI or UK experience is a bonus.
• Experienced in banking law with a minimum of 7 years PQE.
• Strong technical skills and capable of managing complex legal matters.

Responsibilities

• Advise on acquisition, asset, and real estate finance.
• Provide advice on financial service regulations.
• Manage bank lending across multiple industries.

Skills

Banking law expertise

Commercially minded

Strong technical skills

Team leadership

Education

Qualified solicitor in Northern Ireland

7+ years PQE in banking law

Job description

Overview

Banking Finance Solicitor – Team leadership level

A leading law practice in Belfast is keen to acquire an ambitious Banking and Finance lawyer to join and help lead their expanding team. The firm already has a strong team but due to growth demands, and future planning, the stakeholders wish to bring in further leadership qualities to support onward strategic growth. This company offers an exceptional leadership and management team and an excellent reputation and strong market presence. This role ideally suits someone who is already at a Partner level (e.g. Director, Of Counsel equivalent) or an experienced solicitor who is primed for the next career level. A leadership and progression route will be mapped out to mirror the future potential and return for the right individual.

Responsibilities

You will work at a leading point for an experienced banking team and advise on a broad range of high-quality matters including:

• Acquisition, Asset and Real Estate finance
• Financial service regulations and general advisory matters
• Bank lending, advising lender and borrower across multiple industries and sectors, mainly NI but some work may be cross-border.

Qualifications

• Qualified as a solicitor in Northern Ireland (ROI/UK experience is a bonus)
• Experienced in banking law, with a minimum 7 years PQE (for exceptional future starts) but more experience is expected
• Commercially minded and offering strong technical skills and able to operate smoothly while managing complex legal matters
• Capable of working with autonomy but also offering strong example setting and people leadership and management capabilities.

How to apply

If this role sounds right for you, then send an updated CV through the link or contact Alan Braithwaite for an honest and confidential discussion. Visit AbacusCareers for other opportunities and view the 2025 Salary Guide. Abacus has been hiring the best legal talent for 20 years, from Partner to Paralegal across Practice & In-House. We have helped shape the careers of 1000s of legal and finance professionals since 2003 and helped 100s relocate back to Northern Ireland.