Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate to join the Banking & Finance team in our Belfast office. We are keen to meet qualified lawyers with experience in banking and/or other commercial transactions.




This is a strategic role for an experienced solicitor who thrives in a collaborative, high-performance environment. You will lead teams, shape service delivery, and work closely with partners and senior stakeholders across our global network. You'll be instrumental in driving quality, innovation, and efficiency in the delivery of legal services.




If you're keen to progress and take the next step in your legal career, this is an exceptional opportunity to grow within a dynamic, global team!

What you will do

In this role you will work with a growing team of Legal Professionals and with offices across the global network on client matters supporting multiple practice groups. You will have a high level of interaction with their counterparts in other offices to enable you and your colleagues to operate as fully integrated members of matter teams. In the early stages of engagement this will include scoping and planning work and monitoring capacity. In this role you will also be expected to work independently, lead a team and be the first line of support for Legal Professionals.




Key responsibilities:

Provide legal expertise, including:

+ drafting, reviewing, and negotiating finance documents;
+ transaction management;
+ legal research; and
+ maintaining and improving templates and precedents.
Work closely with partners, clients and instructing teams to scope instructions and deliver high-quality legal services. Establish and maintain the highest standards for quality, efficiency, and service. Identify and develop innovative service lines supporting practice groups and clients of strategic importance. Supervision and training of junior team members. Participate in business development; to include client pitches and delivery of team business plan.

What you will have

Qualified solicitor, barrister or Fellow of CILEX; 2 years' post-qualification experience upward (or equivalent).*
Strong technical knowledge of banking and/or other commercial transactions.*
Intellectual curiosity and versatility.*
Self-starter with the desire and ability to continuously acquire, build upon and share knowledge.*
Strong commercial/business acumen with the ability to deliver creative and pragmatic solutions .*
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - a team player with the ability build strong relationships with. colleagues and stakeholders, both internal and external.*
Consistently demonstrate a professional manner with evidence of exceptional levels of judgement, commercial awareness, and critical thinking.*
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.*
Detail-focused and self-motivated approach.*
Must show evidence of a high level of personal resilience coupled with an ambition to continuously challenge oneself.*
Demonstrate affinity with legal technology.*

What we can offer you

We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, online discounts and lifestyle management services.



We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, allowing our people to work from home up to 40% of their working time. We do, however, remain committed to working together in person for the remaining 60% of time so that we can learn, grow and succeed together.



Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required.



We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic.



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