Corporate Lawyer - Corporate and M&A

A&L Goodbody LLP; Belfast; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading corporate law firm in Northern Ireland is seeking an ambitious qualified lawyer with 3+ years PQE. The role involves providing legal advice to prominent companies and engaging with private equity on important corporate transactions. The ideal candidate should have experience in corporate law firms, excellent drafting, communication, and client management skills. This position offers the opportunity to work in an award-winning team and develop professionally within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE required.
• Experience in corporate law firm essential.
• Interest in developing through programmes.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to companies and private equity.
• Engage with diverse clients in Northern Ireland.
• Work within an award-winning corporate team.

Skills

Drafting skills

Communication

Client management

Business development

Organizational skills

Interpersonal ability

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

As a leading Corporate and M&A practice in Northern Ireland, we are looking for an ambitious qualified lawyer with 3+ years PQE, who is keen to develop their experience working on the most significant corporate transactions in the jurisdiction.

Our Corporate team is involved in an unparalleled range of complex, multi-jurisdictional matters, working with a local and international client base. We are uniquely positioned in Northern Ireland offering a combination of local market-leading expertise and knowledge, with the extensive strength and depth of resources of an international firm with an all-island footprint.

In this role, you will be working within an award winning team providing legal advice to leading companies from all industry sectors along with private equity and venture capital providers in relation to their corporate activity in Northern Ireland.

Requirements

• Qualified candidates, with 3+ years PQE
• Experience of working within a large, medium or boutique corporate law firm
• A keen interest to learn technically and through our various development programmes
• Excellent drafting skills, solid technical knowledge and good interpersonal ability
• Strong communication, client management and business development skills
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
• A team player who will actively engage with our culture and core values.

The Firm

A&L Goodbody (ALG) is a leading Irish law firm with five international offices in Dublin, Belfast, London, New York and San 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.

Learn more about us here or a see a sample of our recent notable awards.

Accessibility

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 opportunity employer.