Corporate Lawyer, Snr Associate or above, Belfast

Abacus Professional Recruitment Ltd; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Northern Ireland seeks an experienced Corporate Solicitor for a hybrid role. Ideal candidates will have expertise in corporate and commercial law, with aspirations toward partnership. The position involves working with a range of commercial contracts and corporate transactions like M&A. Competitive salary based on experience offered in a premier legal services environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a strong track record in corporate transactional work.
• Aspirations towards a Partnership role are highly desirable.
• Experience dealing with a range of commercial contracts is essential.

Responsibilities

• Join the wider Corporate transactions team.
• Deal with a variety of commercial contracts.
• Handle corporate transactions such as M&A.

Skills

Corporate and commercial expertise

Experience with M&A

Knowledge of technology contracts

Understanding of privacy and cyber security agreements

Job description

Overview

Corporate & Commercial Solicitor – Snr Associate to Partner level

Abacus is currently seeking a highly experienced Corporate Solicitor with a range of corporate and commercial expertise to join an impressive legal brand within Northern Ireland.

The role is hybrid but this firm boasts modern office space, high-end hardware and promotes a culture of continued development. Based in the City Centre, this firm is often regarded as one of the premier law firms for Blue-Chip clients across the UK (and further afield).

Responsibilities

• Forming part of the wider Corporate transactions team, you will offer a strong tracl record and ideally offer aspirations toward a Partnership route.
• Alternatively you may already be at Partner level and this could be the right move for you.
• Your experience should include dealing with a range of commercial contracts to include technology contracts, privacy and cyber security agreements.
• Experience of some corporate transactions to include M&A would also be an extremely interesting skill set to offer the client.

Offer / Benefits

The salary will be very competitive and will naturally be based on level of experience, that coupled with a great client base and quality of work makes this a very attractive proposition.

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.