Job Description

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is a world-leading global law firm, where our ambition is to help you achieve your goals.

Exceptional client service and the pursuit of excellence are at our core. We invest in and care about our client relationships, which is why so many are longstanding. We enjoy breaking new ground, as we have for over 170 years.



As a fully integrated transatlantic and transpacific firm, we are where you need us to be. Our footprint is extensive and committed across the world's largest markets, key financial centres and major growth hubs.



At our best tackling complexity and navigating change, we work alongside you on demanding litigation, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private market transactions. We are recognised as leading in these areas.



We are immersed in the sectors and challenges that impact you. We are recognised as standing apart in energy, infrastructure and resources. And we're focused on areas of growth that affect every business across the world.



All of this is achieved by supporting the growth of our people, who help us deliver on our ambition - which is to help you achieve yours.



Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer: Your goals. Our ambition

The Opportunity

Primary Objectives:

In this role, you will be part of an ambitious, highly successful and growing banking and finance legal team in Belfast. Our Digital Finance team works closely with the London Finance Divion and other finance teams across the firm's network. You will have the opportunity to be involved in exciting, high-profile banking and finance transactions across a range of different specialist areas, such as real estate finance, securitisation, energy finance and leveraged finance. As part of this client facing role, you will also foster and develop strong business relationships with key clients.

Primary Responsibilities:

Assisting in a range of financing deals, including conducting company searches, drafting corporate authorisations and ancillary documents, drafting security and other transaction documents, managing conditions precedent and assisting with the execution of documents at closing. Assisting in outsourcing negotiation projects which may involve reviewing and negotiating on behalf of the client a range of finance documents, for example: banking bilateral documents, trade finance documents or NDAs. On appropriate projects or transactions, as required, working directly with other HSF Kramer practice groups across our global network to deliver high-quality legal service delivery to clients. On appropriate projects or transactions, as required, supervising Trainees or Legal Analysts in relation to individual matters, dealing with complex legal issues or generally as directed by Senior Solicitors, Managers or Senior Managers of the Finance practice group. Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of areas of law relevant to the practice. Ensuring compliance with financial disciplines on matters (e.g. daily time recording). Providing any other assistance to the business on client matters and related tasks as required.

The responsibilities outlined above cannot totally encompass or define all tasks that may be required of the post-holder. The outline of responsibilities given above may, therefore, vary from time to time without materially changing either the character or level of responsibility or grade.

Note: Applications will close at midday (12pm GMT) on Friday 06 February 2026

Qualifications, skills and experience

Essential

Qualified solicitor in England and Wales or Northern Ireland, but Republic of Ireland or other common law jurisdictions will be considered. (If not qualified in England and Wales then willing to complete process to requalify as such, if required.) 1-3 years PQE, with at least 6 months' experience gained in Banking & Finance Law. An innovative mindset, curious about AI and emerging technologies.

Desirable

Experience working in a legal environment, ideally a private practice law firm or in-house. Knowledge and experience of Banking & Finance transactional work.

Competencies

Personal Leadership Technical Expertise Collaborate with others Plan and delivers outcomes Enhances the client experience Helps the firm to grow

Team

Digital Legal Delivery

Working Pattern

Full time

Location

Belfast

Contract type

Permanent Contract

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values--Human, Bold, and Outstanding.