Corporate Solicitor

Abacus Careers; Belfast City; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/flexible working

Competitive salary

Strong training & mentoring

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Abacus Careers is seeking a Corporate Solicitor in Northern Ireland with 1-5 years' PQE to join its growing corporate team. You will advise on M&A, private equity, restructurings and governance matters for a diverse client base, including private and public companies, investors, and entrepreneurs.

You will gain early responsibility, direct client exposure, and the chance to develop your technical and commercial skills within a supportive team, with hybrid/flexible working and comprehensive

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in NI with 1-5 years' PQE in Corporate law.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and advisory capabilities.
• Experience assisting on M&A and investment transactions.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a broad range of corporate matters for private and public companies.
• Assist on mergers and acquisitions, private equity and venture investments.
• Coordinate due diligence and manage transactions with senior lawyers and partners.
• Develop technical and commercial skills within a supportive team.

Skills

M&A experience

Due diligence

Drafting & negotiation

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Pressure management

Education

NI Qualified Solicitor

Job description

A leading law firm is keen to hire a talented Corporate Solicitor (c. 1-5 years' PQE) to join its dynamic and growing Corporate team. This is an outstanding opportunity to work on high-quality transactions for a broad client base, including private and public companies, investors, and entrepreneurs.

You will advise on a wide range of corporate matters, working closely with senior lawyers and partners on complex transactions, including:

• Mergers and acquisitions (private and public)
• Private equity and venture capital investments
• Corporate reorganisations and restructurings
• Shareholder agreements and joint ventures
• General company law and governance matters
• Due diligence and transaction management

You will gain early responsibility, direct client exposure, and the opportunity to develop your technical and commercial skills within a supportive team. The firm is keen on continuous development and offer a strong learning culture. This may suit a solicitor who has corporate experience but is keen to explore this as a niche.

About you:

• Qualified Solicitor in NI with 1-5 years' PQE in Corporate law
• Strong academic background and training from a reputable firm
• Experience assisting on M&A and/or investment transactions
• Excellent drafting, organisational, and communication skills
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines

• Experience in private equity and/or venture capital work is a big advantage
• Dual qualification or exposure to cross-border transactions is beneficial
• Interest in business development and client relationship building.

Rewards:

• High-quality work for a diverse and prestigious client base
• Excellent office and competitive salary and bonus potential
• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
• Strong training, mentoring, and career progression
• Comprehensive benefits package.

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.