Corporate Solicitor, Dual Qualified (NI & E&W or ROI)

Abacus Careers; Belfast City; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary and benefits

Low long-hours culture

Clear progression

Job summary

Abacus Careers is working with a top Belfast firm seeking a dual-qualified Corporate Solicitor (NI & England & Wales or ROI) with at least 1 year PQE. You will handle a steady flow of corporate matters, including M&A, restructures, and investments, and be trusted to run matters with increasing responsibility.

You'll work with partners on cross-border deals, sharpening both technical and commercial skills in a supportive, high-performing environment with clear progression.

Qualifications

• Dual qualification (NI and England & Wales or ROI) with at least 1 year PQE in corporate law.
• Strong technical grounding with a commercial mindset; understand how deals work in practice.

Responsibilities

• Work on a steady flow of corporate transactions, including M&A deals, restructures, and investment work.
• Be client-facing, involved in negotiations, and trusted to run matters as experience grows.
• Collaborate with experienced partners on complex deals to sharpen technical and commercial skills.
• Operate across owner-managed and cross-border transactions to keep work varied and career-building.

Skills

Dual qualification NI & England &_WelS

PQE in corporate law

Job description

Corporate Solicitor, Dual Qualified (NI & E&W or ROI)

If you’re a dual-qualified Corporate Solicitor looking for better work, better balance, and a stronger long-term platform — this is worth a look. We’re working with a top Belfast firm that continues to win high-quality corporate work across M&A, investments, and complex transactions. They’re growing their team and want ambitious lawyers who want exposure, responsibility, and progression — without the burnout.

Role

You’ll work on a steady flow of corporate transactions, including M&A deals, restructures, and investment work across a broad client base. This isn’t a “back-office” role — you’ll be client-facing, involved in negotiations, and trusted to run with matters as your experience grows.

You’ll work closely with experienced partners on complex deals, giving you the chance to sharpen both your technical and commercial skillset quickly. There’s real variety here — from owner-managed businesses to larger cross-border transactions — keeping the work interesting and career-building.

Requirements

You’ll be dual qualified (NI and England & Wales or ROI) with at least 1 year PQE in corporate law. All higher levels of PQE will be considered.

Strong technical grounding is important, but equally you’ll need a commercial mindset — someone who understands how deals work in practice, not just on paper.

You should be confident dealing with clients and keen to take on responsibility early.

If you’re driven, switched‑on, and looking to accelerate your career in a supportive but high‑performing environment, you’ll fit well here.

Rewards

• Highly competitive salary and benefits package — aligned with the top of the Belfast market.
• Consistent, high-quality deal flow without the long‑hours culture you might expect elsewhere.
• Clear progression and agenuinely strong working culture where people stay and build careers.