Senior Associate Solicitor – Corporate – Global Law Firm – Belfast [REF#149029]

Are you a corporate associate looking for the next step up or a corporate senior associate keen to work for an exciting and innovative law firm with a well-established NI office and the support and client base of a leading global law firm? This role would suit an experienced corporate solicitor ideally 5+ years PQE and will be based in their Belfast office but with a good hybrid working policy.

Their corporate team works across a broad spread of high-value corporate transactions with an impressive client base to include M&A, corporate finance, JVs, corporate advice, debt, and commercial tax.

Due to the vibrant start-up and tech sector in NI, this role will involve working across large and often multi-jurisdictional transactions and advisory work to include M&A, investment, corporate governance, and with a focus on IP and Tech Law.

This firm and role offers!

• The opportunity to work for an innovative and exciting high-growth law firm that has won a number of awards.
• The scope to work for a broad range of clients and have a focus on the innovative tech sector in NI.
• Be instrumental in the future growth of this NI corporate practice with the support and structure of a leading global law firm.
• Work in a progressive firm that encourages autonomy at an early stage in your career (associates are encouraged to lead on transactions).

Our client is an innovative and exciting global law firm that has won a host of awards including 2nd most loved workplace in the UK and Top 20 best performing law firm. They have a very strong reputation in the NI market and have grown rapidly, known for having really good quality work and a friendly and welcoming working environment.

You will be!

Ideally, you will meet the following criteria (there is always some flex for a strong candidate on some of the criteria):

• Qualified Solicitor – NI/UK.
• Ideally 5+ years PQE gained working within the corporate practice of a leading commercial law firm.
• Strong technical corporate transactional experience and knowledge ideally to include most of the following areas: M&A, PE, and VC investment process, etc.
• Strong legal drafting skills with experience of drafting a broad range of corporate documents to include shareholder agreements, articles of association, and other ancillary documents.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to foster long-lasting and solid client relationships.
• Passion and interest in innovation and tech and working with clients in this sector.
• Highly organized with excellent levels of attention to detail.

If you are interested in a confidential chat about this role, please contact Lindsey McCracken at lindsey@conektlegal.com or call 07852332587.