Corporate – Senior Associate, Belfast practice

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 24 March 2026
LOCATION
Belfast
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Legal
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SKILLS

Corporate Law M&A Commercial Agreements Legal Advice Business Development Client Management

FULL DESCRIPTION

Corporate – Senior Associate, Belfast practice

Reference: 35082184

Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland

Salary: Competitive

Job Type: Permanent

Date Posted: 16 March, 2026

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] has been appointed by a firm with an exceptional reputation and brand. We are keen to hire an experienced Corporate Solicitor with ambition to lead and grow the Corporate function. This is a perfect opportunity for a solicitor positioned at Legal Director or Senior Associate level, who is frustrated and/or concerned with glass ceilings and/or false dawns to achieve aspirations.

Overview:

  • Unique leadership opportunity to set up and run a dedicated corporate function.
  • Build the brand and the team and gain future access to equity.
  • Collaborate with highly established and reputable teams in banking, real estate, litigation and private client.
  • Successful practice with high PEP and established network and connections in business community and financial institutions.
  • Administrative and junior lawyer support will be provided.

The firm will support you with an establish book of work and collaborate to build and execute an excellent business case for all parties. You will need to demonstrate ambition and entrepreneurship to lead the venture and grow revenues from personal and company contacts. Ideally, you will offer a strong core corporate M&A focus and experience of commercial agreements / contracts (advisory side).

If this role sounds right for you, then send an updated CV through the link or contact Alan Braithwaite for an honest and confidential discussion. Visit [Employer hidden] Careers for other opportunities and view the 2025 Salary Guide. [Employer hidden] has been hiring the best legal talent for 20 years, from Partner to Paralegal across Practice & In-House. We have helped shape the careers of 1000s of legal and finance professionals since 2003 and helped 100s relocate back to Northern Ireland.

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