Corporate Solicitor (3-5 PQE)

Artemis Search & Selection Limited; Belfast; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern commercial law firm in Belfast seeks a Corporate Solicitor with 3–5 years PQE to manage M&A transactions and corporate restructures. The ideal candidate has a strong banking and finance background, excellent drafting skills, and the ability to liaise directly with clients. This role offers competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for growth in a client-focused environment.

Benefits

Performance Bonus

Pension Fund

Paid Holidays

Mobile Phone

Laptop

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in Northern Ireland with 3–5 years’ post-qualification experience.
• Strong background in corporate and/or banking & finance law.
• Excellent drafting, technical, and commercial skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage M&A transactions involving share and asset sales.
• Handle corporate restructures and company law matters.
• Act on banking and finance transactions for both borrowers and lenders.

Skills

Corporate and transactional work

Banking and finance law

Client management

Drafting skills

Team-oriented

Education

Qualified Solicitor in Northern Ireland

3–5 years’ post-qualification experience

Job description

Overview

Corporate Solicitor (3–5 PQE), Belfast, Corporate | Banking & Finance | High-Calibre Clients

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a modern and highly regarded commercial law firm in Belfast city centre, seeking a Corporate Solicitor with 3–5 years’ PQE to join their established and growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with a background in corporate and transactional work, particularly with experience in banking and finance, to work with a dynamic partner and gain exposure to high-value, complex deals across a range of sectors.

The Role

• M&A (share and asset sales/purchases)
• Corporate restructures
• Shareholder agreements and company law matters
• Banking and finance transactions (acting for both borrowers and lenders)
• Private equity and investment work

The team acts for a diverse portfolio of local SMEs, large corporates, banks, and investors, offering high-quality work without the hierarchy of larger firms.

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified Solicitor in Northern Ireland with 3–5 years’ post-qualification experience
• Strong background in corporate and/or banking & finance law
• Comfortable managing transactions and liaising directly with clients
• Excellent drafting, technical, and commercial skills
• Motivated, team-oriented, and client-focused

Why Apply?

• Join a progressive, commercial-focused law firm with strong growth plans
• Work closely with experienced partners on high-value deals
• Competitive salary and benefits tailored to experience
• Supportive team culture with real opportunities for progression
• Flexible and modern working environment

For more information about this role, reach out to Ciara O\'Connor at Artemis Human Capital.

Benefits:

• Performance Bonus
• Pension Fund
• Paid Holidays
• Mobile Phone
• Laptop