Senior Corporate Lawyer

A&L Goodbody LLP; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Irish law firm in Northern Ireland is seeking an ambitious qualified lawyer with 4+ years PQE, who will provide legal advice on significant corporate transactions. The ideal candidate will have experience in a corporate law firm, excellent drafting and interpersonal skills, and a keen interest to learn through development programmes. This role offers the chance to work on complex, multi-jurisdictional matters with a supportive and inclusive team culture.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Career advancement opportunities

Equal opportunities employer

Qualifications

• Qualified candidates with 4+ years PQE.
• Experience in corporate law firms required.
• A keen interest to learn through development programmes.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to companies on corporate transactions.
• Engage in multi-jurisdictional matters.
• Work within a team to deliver comprehensive legal support.

Skills

Excellent drafting skills

Communication skills

Client management

Business development

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Qualified lawyer with 4+ years PQE

Job description

The Role

As a leading Corporate and M&A practice in Northern Ireland, we are looking for an ambitious qualified lawyer with 4+ years PQE, who is keen to develop their experience working on the most significant corporate transactions in the jurisdiction.

Our Corporate team is involved in an unparalleled range of complex, multi-jurisdictional matters, working with a local and international client base. We are uniquely positioned in Northern Ireland offering a combination of local market‑leading expertise and knowledge, with the extensive strength and depth of resources of an international firm with an all‑island footprint.

In this role, you will be working within an award winning team providing legal advice to leading companies from all industry sectors along with private equity and venture capital providers in relation to their corporate activity in Northern Ireland.

Requirements

• Qualified candidates, with 4+ years PQE
• Experience of working within a large, medium or boutique corporate law firm
• A keen interest to learn technically and through our various development programmes
• Excellent drafting skills, solid technical knowledge and good interpersonal ability
• Strong communication, client management and business development skills
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
• A team player who will actively engage with our culture and core values.

The firm

A&L Goodbody (ALG) is a leading Irish law firm with five international offices in Dublin, Belfast, London, New York and San Francisco. There are currently 120 partners and over 900 employees. The strong international and domestic business community in Ireland forms a valuable part of the ALG client base. ALG is incredibly proud to be recognised as the leading Irish law firm in the Chambers and Partners Europe 2024 Guide with the highest number of Band 1 practice area rankings. ALG is also ranked as a 'top tier' law firm in The Legal 500 EMEA Guide 2024 and the IFLR1000 Guide 2024. The firm is consistently ranked number one in the Irish market and on a European level.

A sample of other recent notable awards include:

· Awarded the prestigious Company of the Year award at the National Diversity & Inclusion Awards 2025 hosted by the Irish Centre for Diversity.

· UK top ranked law firm 2025 – UK Chambers

· Tier 1 UK Law Firm – Legal500

· Best in Professional Services 2024 – Women in Business NI

· Recognised by Mergermarket as the #1 M&A legal advisor in Ireland by deal volume for 2024

· Winner of the Best Client Service Award by the Lawyer European Awards

· Future of Legal Services Innovation Award winners 2024

· Awarded the Investors in Diversity Silver Mark in 2024 by the Irish Centre for Diversity

· Most Popular Graduate Recruiter in Law 2024 by GradIreland (for 13 consecutive years)

· Law firm of the year – Republic of Ireland 2023 at The Lawyer European Awards

· Irish Law Firm of the Year 2023 at the Chambers Europe Awards

· One of the top 50 most innovative law firms in Europe 2023 by the Financial Times

· Best client support 2023 by the Managing Partners Forum

· Business Working Responsibly Mark 2023

ALG has a reputation for leading the way in continuously developing its service to clients and internally to its business. This is delivered through the use of new processes, ways of working, innovative use of technology and marketing‑leading business service teams.

A&L Goodbody offers you the opportunity to advance your career and develop your expertise. We provide a supportive environment which encourages our people to achieve their ambitions.

ALG is an equal opportunities employer. We value a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons, including those who wish to be considered for part‑time working or job‑sharing arrangements.

Accessibility

Accessibility: If you require any accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us and we will work with you to ensure the best possible candidate experience.