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Plaintiff Litigation Solicitor 1-3 years PQE. Overview An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Litigation Solicitor to join a leading commercial law firm based in Belfast City Centre. This is a well established, forward thinking firm known for its strong presence across media, entertainment, corporate, real estate, and litigation sectors. You’ll join a highly regarded plaintiff litigation team, managing a high quality caseload focused primarily on hearing loss (NIHL) claims. The firm offers a collaborative culture, career progression, and exposure to complex and meaningful work. They will also consider experienced Legal Executives or Fee Earners with relevant litigation experience. Key Responsibilities • Manage a caseload of plaintiff personal injury matters – approximately 95% NIHL, • Progress files from instruction through to hearing, settlement, or conclusion, • Prepare legal documents, issue proceedings, and liaise with counsel and medical experts, • Provide strategic and practical legal advice to clients, • Attend hearings and consultations where required, • Ensure compliance with court rules and internal procedures, • Maintain client satisfaction through timely updates and strong communication Essential Skills and Experience • 1–3 years’ PQE in litigation, ideally with plaintiff personal injury experience, • Exposure to NIHL or industrial disease claims (desirable), • Strong file management and litigation skills, • Excellent drafting and communication abilities, • Detail-oriented, organised, and able to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment, • A confident team player with a client focused mindset, • Proficiency in case management systems Alternative Backgrounds Considered Applications are welcomed from experienced Legal Executives or Fee Earners with a proven track record of managing their own caseload in NIHL or similar personal injury litigation. What’s on Offer • Competitive salary (DOE), • Central Belfast office with modern facilities, • Supportive, people first working environment, • Opportunities for professional development and career progression, • Involvement in high quality, complex litigation work For more details please contact Orla Milligan at Pathway Careers on the number above or email your cv to in complete confidence. At Pathway, we treat all applications with the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism. In line with GDPR regulations, your personal information will only be used for recruitment purposes, stored securely and never shared without your consent. You can request to have your data removed at any time

Lutine Bell are supporting an a global professional services firm to appoint a Commercial Counsel into their expanding Legal Commercial Team. Responsibilities include but are not limited too: • Draft, review and negotiate client agreements and legal documentation, • Negotiating contracts with third party providers, • Maintain up-to-date legal knowledge to ensure compliance with relevant policies and legislations Requirements • 2-6 years PQE, • Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales, • Strong commercial acumen

Solicitor / Litigation Executive – Counter Fraud, Belfast, Competitive salary + benefits | Hybrid working | Excellent progression opportunities Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced litigation professional to join a growing, industry-leading Counter Fraud department. This role offers the chance to work on high-quality, complex cases, making a real impact in the fight against fraudulent claims. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload, provide strategic legal advice, and play a key role in identifying and investigating potential fraud. This is an ideal role for someone passionate about litigation, fraud detection, and delivering excellent client service. Key Responsibilities • Manage a varied caseload of litigated County and High Court matters, primarily on an hourly rate basis, • Draft court documents, applications, instructions to Counsel, and settlement offers, • Investigate and identify potential fraud using intelligence and forensic analysis, • Provide commercially focused legal advice to clients and attend hearings and consultations, • Diarise and manage key court dates and deadlines, • Negotiate with third-party solicitors, insurers, and other stakeholders, • Ensure compliance with Court Rules, internal policies, and legal practice standards, • Maintain case progress and client satisfaction through effective communication and time management Essential Skills and Experience • Proven experience handling litigated cases, ideally involving Vehicle Damage and Personal Injury (Defendant side preferred), • Knowledge or experience in insurance litigation and/or Counter Fraud, • Skilled in forensic analysis and document review, • Confident communicator with strong drafting and negotiation skills, • Highly organised, detail-focused, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment, • Proficient in using Case Management Systems, • Team player with a proactive, problem-solving mindset What’s on Offer • Competitive salary and benefits package, • Hybrid working arrangements, • Supportive, collaborative team environment, • Ongoing training and development through internal and external courses and seminars, • Clear career progression pathways and performance recognition, • Opportunity to shape and grow the Counter Fraud department and contribute to the wider success of the firm If you would like a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Orla Milligan at Pathway. At Pathway, we treat all applications with the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism. In line with GDPR regulations, your personal information will only be used for recruitment purposes, stored securely and never shared without your consent. You can request to have your data removed at any time.

Senior Commercial Solicitor – Commercial & Technology Belfast/Hybrid Salary: £60,000-£75,000 DOE plus benefits Signatus is partnering with a leading Commercial and Technology law practice in Northern Ireland seeking a talented and ambitious qualified solicitor with 5+ years post-qualification experience to join their fast-growing Commercial & Technology team. This is a unique opportunity to work on some of the most significant and complex commercial transactions across the jurisdiction from their Belfast office. The team delivers an extensive range of legal services covering Commercial Contracts, Data Protection, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, and Intellectual Property. Known for offering innovative, practical, and commercially focused legal advice, the practice supports a diverse client base including tech companies, multinational corporations, and start-ups. Key responsibilities: • Advising clients on complex commercial and technology law matters including drafting and negotiating contracts and agreements, • Providing counsel on data protection compliance, AI regulations, cyber security risks, and intellectual property protection, • Leading and managing significant commercial transactions and projects, • Building and maintaining strong client relationships through proactive engagement and business development, • Collaborating with cross-functional teams internally and externally to deliver outstanding client service, • Mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to team development Candidate requirements: • Qualified solicitor with a minimum of 5 years PQE, preferably gained in a commercial or technology law practice, • Experience working in a large, medium, or boutique commercial law firm environment, • Strong technical knowledge paired with excellent drafting and negotiation skills, • Clear and effective communicator with exceptional client management abilities, • Proven business development skills and a commercially minded approach, • Organised, able to prioritise workload efficiently and work both independently and collaboratively, • A proactive team player committed to upholding the firm’s culture and core values, • Enthusiastic about ongoing professional development and keen to expand technical expertise Why join this team? This role offers a platform to develop your career at the cutting edge of commercial and technology law. The firm fosters a collaborative and supportive culture with excellent learning opportunities and access to industry-leading development programmes. You will be part of a dynamic team delivering market-leading solutions to clients in Northern Ireland and beyond. Benefits include: • Financial Compensation: Top-of-market salary, all Law Society fees paid, matching contribution to personal retirement savings account, conveyancing benefit, life assurance, and home working allowance., • Health & Wellbeing: Contribution towards private health insurance, wellness and employee assistance programme, paid maternity, paternity, and adoptive leave, long-term sickness policy, and VDU eye testing with contribution towards eyesight testing and glasses/contact lenses., • Professional Development: Commitment to professional development across all levels and areas, market-leading Knowledge Department, and continuous investment in leadership and management skills., • Lifestyle & Personal Development: Flexible working policies, unpaid leave, company days over Easter and Christmas, bike-to-work scheme, TaxSaver travel ticket, marriage/civil partnership leave and gratuity, and a vast programme of sports, social, and charity events. For a confidential conversation, please contact: Fionntán Gamble LLB Owner, Signatus Recruitment Email: Mobile: +44 7982 608 069