Corporate – Senior Associate, Belfast practice

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Corporate Solicitor in Belfast. This unique leadership position offers the chance to set up and run a corporate function and gain future equity access. Ideal candidates will have strong corporate M&A focus and experience with commercial agreements. The firm provides an established book of work and support to grow the practice.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in corporate law as a legal director or senior associate.
• Experience in building teams and managing business relationships.
• Ability to collaborate with varied legal teams.

Responsibilities

• Set up and run a dedicated corporate function.
• Build the brand and team for future equity access.
• Collaborate with established teams in banking and litigation.

Skills

Ambition

Entrepreneurship

Core corporate M&A focus

Experience with commercial agreements/contracts

Job description

Abacus has been appointed by a firm with an exceptional reputation and brand. We are keen to hire an experienced Corporate Solicitor with ambition to lead and grow the Corporate function.

This is a perfect opportunity for a solicitor positioned at Legal Director or Senior Associate level, who is frustrated and/or concerned with glass ceilings and/or false dawns to achieve aspirations.

Overview:

• Unique leadership opportunity to set up and run a dedicated corporate function.
• Build the brand and the team and gain future access to equity.
• Collaborate with highly established and reputable teams in banking, real estate, litigation and private client.
• Successful practice with high PEP and established network and connections in business community and financial institutions.
• Administrative and junior lawyer support will be provided.

The firm will support you with an established book of work and collaborate to build and execute an excellent business case for all parties. You will need to demonstrate ambition and entrepreneurship to lead the venture and grow revenues from personal and company contacts.

Ideally, you will offer a strong core corporate M&A focus and experience of commercial agreements / contracts (advisory side).

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.