NQ Corporate Solicitor

VanRath; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious global law firm as a Newly Qualified Corporate Solicitor in Belfast. This hybrid role offers the chance to work on high-value, multijurisdictional transactions while collaborating with experienced professionals in a supportive, innovative environment. Ideal for solicitors eager to develop their corporate law skills in a dynamic setting.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Exposure to high-profile corporate transactions

Supportive team environment with mentoring

Hybrid working model

Clear path for progression

Qualifications

• Recently qualified solicitor with strong experience in corporate law.
• Completed a training contract with corporate law seats.

Responsibilities

• Assist on M&A, reorganisations, cross-border transactions, and due diligence projects.
• Support drafting corporate documentation and manage complex global deals.
• Collaborate with senior lawyers and legal tech professionals.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Organisational

Education

Qualified solicitor in Northern Ireland and/or England and Wales

Job description

NQ Corporate Solicitor (Hybrid)
Location: Belfast (Hybrid working)
Salary: Competitive + excellent benefits

We are proud to be working with a prestigious global law firm to recruit a Newly Qualified Corporate Solicitor to join their forward-thinking and collaborative team in Belfast. This is a fantastic opportunity for a newly qualified solicitor to gain exposure to high-value, multijurisdictional corporate transactions while working alongside some of the most experienced professionals in the field.

Your Role:
As a key member of this dynamic team, you will:

• Assist on a wide range of corporate matters including M&A, reorganisations, cross-border transactions, and due diligence projects.

• Support the drafting of corporate documentation and contribute to transaction management on complex global deals.

• Collaborate closely with senior lawyers, partners, project managers, and legal tech professionals across the firm's global network.

• Gain hands-on experience across key practice areas including Corporate and Securities, M&A, and Capital Markets.

• Contribute to the development of innovative tools and services that enhance client delivery and internal efficiencies.

• Build lasting relationships with colleagues across jurisdictions and develop your legal skills in a truly international environment.

What We're Looking For:

• Recently qualified solicitor in Northern Ireland and/or England and Wales.

• Completed a training contract with strong experience or seats in corporate law.

• A commercial mindset with excellent analytical, communication, and organisational skills.

• Enthusiastic, proactive, and eager to learn within a high-performing team.

• A collaborative attitude and the confidence to take initiative when working under pressure.

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Exposure to high-profile, cross-border corporate transactions.

• A supportive, inclusive team environment with excellent mentoring and development.

• Hybrid working model for greater work-life balance.

• A clear path for progression in a firm known for its innovation and global reach.

If you're a newly qualified solicitor looking to launch your corporate law career on the global stage, this is the ideal opportunity to grow and thrive in a world-class legal environment.

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.