Corporate Partner

Abacus Professional Recruitment Ltd; Belfast; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Northern Ireland is seeking an experienced Corporate Partner for its Belfast office. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in corporate law and commercial topics, and will play a key role in leading the expanding corporate department. This highly regarded firm offers a competitive salary and an impressive range of benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in corporate law, commercial (IT/IP/Tech), and corporate finance.
• Proven ability to work in a busy, dynamic environment and to lead a department.
• Experience in PE, VC and related matters is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to the growth and leadership of the corporate department in Belfast.
• Apply broad experience across corporate law, commercial (IT/IP/Tech), and corporate finance topics.
• Engage with PE, VC, and related matters as part of the department's activities.

Skills

Corporate law expertise

Commercial law knowledge (IT/IP/Tech)

Corporate finance experience

Leadership abilities

Job description

Overview

Corporate Partner – M&A focused for a Major firm based in Belfast. One of the most forward thinking and innovative law firms within the NI legal market is open to the appointment of an experienced and like-minded Partner (or aspiring Partner) to join the expanding team of the Belfast Office.

This firm has continually grown over the past few years and now holds a prominent position within the local and national market. Based in the Belfast office, you will help to expand and lead a department that will have access to a range of highly regarded and prestigious corporate entities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to the growth and leadership of the corporate department in Belfast.
• Apply broad experience across corporate law, commercial (IT/IP/Tech), and corporate finance topics in a busy, dynamic environment.
• Engage with PE, VC, and related matters as part of the department’s activities.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Strong experience in corporate law, commercial (IT/IP/Tech), and corporate finance.
• Proven ability to work in a busy, dynamic environment and to lead a department.
• Experience in PE, VC and related matters is advantageous.

Salary & Benefits

Salary for this position will be extremely competitive and the firm offers an impressive range of benefits and rewards. Figures in this advert are indicative and subject to specific business case plans.

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.

About Us

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.