Corporate Solicitor, Belfast, Suit 2 - 5 Years PQE.

Overview

A well established and respected Belfast law firm is seeking a Corporate Solicitor to join its expanding team. Known for delivering high quality, commercially focused legal advice to a wide range of business clients, the firm offers a collaborative and supportive working environment, with a strong emphasis on professional development, work-life balance, and flexibility.

This opportunity is ideal for a solicitor with 2–5 years’ PQE who enjoys managing varied and challenging corporate transactions, building strong client relationships, and working as part of a forward thinking legal team.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on a wide range of corporate and commercial matters, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, shareholder agreements, joint ventures, and corporate restructuring.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts and other corporate documentation.
• Provide strategic legal and commercial advice to a diverse client base, including SMEs, owner-managed businesses, and larger corporate entities.
• Conduct due diligence and manage transactional processes from inception to completion.
• Collaborate closely with other departments to deliver comprehensive client solutions.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legal, professional, and regulatory requirements.

Working Hours & Location

• Hours: Full-time, Monday – Friday (flexible working arrangements available)
• Location: Belfast Office

Essential Experience & Skills

• Qualified Solicitor in with 2–5 years’ PQE in corporate and/or commercial law.
• Proven ability to manage transactions independently while providing clear, commercially sound advice.
• Strong technical knowledge in corporate law and related commercial matters.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• A proactive, client-focused approach with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Competitive salary, reflective of experience.
• Supportive and friendly team environment.
• Clear career progression opportunities with mentoring from senior colleagues.
• Exposure to high-quality, complex, and varied corporate work.

If you would like a confidential discussion about this role, please contact Orla Milligan at Pathway.

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