Banking Solicitor

Hunter Savage; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Northern Ireland law firm is seeking a Banking Solicitor with 2-5 years PQE to join its esteemed Banking & Finance team in Belfast. This hybrid role offers the chance to work on complex finance matters, access career development opportunities, and be part of a supportive culture. The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with strong drafting skills and the ability to provide clear and practical advice. Competitive salary and benefits are offered for this position.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Access to first-class training

Clear progression pathway

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience, ideally with 2-5 years PQE in banking and finance.
• Experience as a REAL ESTATE solicitor with an interest in banking is considered.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with experienced partners and associates advising clients.
• Handle corporate and commercial lending transactions.
• Manage property and real estate finance matters.
• Oversee development finance and refinancing issues.
• Prepare security documentation and conduct due diligence.

Skills

Strong drafting and technical skills

Commercially minded

Attention to detail

Collaborative and solutions-focused approach

Strong legal and commercial judgement

Education

Qualified Solicitor in Northern Ireland

Job description

BANKING SOLICITOR (2-5 YEARS PQE)- BELFAST (HYBRID WORKING)

A leading Northern Ireland law firm is seeking to appoint a Banking Solicitor to join its highly regarded Banking & Finance team in Belfast.

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor who wants to work on high-quality, complex finance matters with a strong regional and cross-border client base, while benefiting from a supportive and progressive firm culture.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:

• A collaborative and supportive culture with strong values
• Genuine career development, progression and learning opportunities
• The opportunity to work within a very highly regarded banking and finance team

The Role:

You will work closely with experienced partners and associates advising a broad range of clients including banks, financial institutions, developers, corporates, and investors. The work will include:

• Corporate and commercial lending transactions
• Property and real estate finance
• Development finance and refinancing matters
• Security documentation and due diligence

The role offers early responsibility, client exposure, and genuine scope for progression.

The Person:

• Qualified Solicitor in Northern Ireland with a minimum 2 years post-qualification experience- the client is ideally considering candidates with 2-5 years PQE in banking and finance. The client will also consider a REAL ESTATE solicitor with an interest/ demonstrable experience in banking.
  • Commercially minded with strong drafting and technical skills
  • Strong legal and commercial judgement, and able to deliver clear and practical advice.
  • Attention to detail and a collaborative, solutions-focused approach.

The Rewards:

• Competitive salary package and benefits
• Access to first-class training
• Clear progression pathway and partner access

Next Steps:

Why partner with our client through us? We bring opportunities that match your ambitions, backed by deep market insight and long-standing relationships.

For further details and to discuss this Banking Solicitor role, please contact Nikki Bell ([e-mail]). Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and can be discussed during a confidential consultation.