Corporate Solicitor

VanRath; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Northern Ireland law firm is seeking a Corporate Solicitor with over 5 years PQE to join their experienced team. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage in high-profile corporate and private equity transactions, providing strategic advice to a diverse range of clients while benefiting from an industry-leading remuneration package and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Industry-leading remuneration package

Generous bonus scheme

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Clear path to career progression

Supportive, inclusive environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years' post-qualification experience in corporate law.
• Strong experience leading transactions and managing client relationships.
• Proactive and collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead and advise on complex M&A, joint ventures, and investment transactions.
• Provide strategic input on governance and shareholder matters.
• Mentor junior solicitors and contribute to business development.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Transactional leadership

Client relationship management

Collaboration

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Corporate Solicitor
Belfast | Hybrid/Working
Full-Time | Industry-Leading Package + Benefits

We are working in partnership with a leading Northern Ireland law firm to recruit a Corporate Solicitor with 5+ years' PQE to join their award-winning team.
This is a rare opportunity to join a firm consistently recognised for advising on Northern Ireland's most high-profile corporate and private equity transactions. With a sharp commercial focus, this firm supports clients across the full business lifecycle - from incorporation and investment to mergers, acquisitions, restructuring, and sale.

The Role

As a senior member of the Corporate team, you will:

• Lead and advise on complex M&A, joint ventures, and investment transactions

• Provide strategic input on governance, restructuring, and shareholder matters

• Work closely with clients ranging from scale-ups to international investors
• Collaborate with specialist teams across employment, commercial, and real estate to deliver integrated advice
• Play a key role in mentoring junior solicitors and contributing to business development

About You

You will bring:

• 5+ years' post-qualification experience in corporate law
• Strong experience in leading transactions and managing client relationships
• Commercial acumen and the ability to provide pragmatic, business-focused advice
• A proactive and collaborative approach
• Ambition to be part of a high-performing, forward-thinking team

What's on Offer

• Industry-leading remuneration package with generous bonus scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Direct involvement in top-tier corporate transactions in Northern Ireland
• A clear path to career progression in a supportive, inclusive environment
• Work with one of the largest and most respected corporate teams in the region

For further information on this job, or any other Legal job in Belfast or Northern Ireland, apply via the link or contact Ciaran Gallagher for a confidential chat today.

VANRATH acts as an agency and employment business for permanent recruitment and the supply of temporary workers.