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Your New Company We’re delighted to be partnering with an internationally minded law firm recruiting for a Transactional Services Lawyer to join their Corporate team in Belfast. The Corporate team is consistently top-ranked, holding Tier 1 status from Legal 500 and Band 1 from Chambers & Partners for corporate M&A. The team currently consists of 16 partners, 15 associates, three legal directors, two trainees, one paralegal and a knowledge lawyer, operating across UK offices. Your New Role The Transactional Services Lawyer is an exciting, newly created position within the Corporate team in Belfast but working with the UK Group. You will take the lead across the firm's London, Manchester, Cardiff and Belfast offices on transaction services and related functions, combining legal expertise with innovation and process improvement. The role involves managing transactional due diligence exercises, liaising with Corporate lawyers leading transactions, specialist lawyers in other practice areas, and overseas lawyers on cross-border matters, to deliver due diligence reports with appropriate risk analysis and recommendations. The role encompasses providing training to specialist lawyers in other practice groups on delivering their work product in a transactional context, developing new products in adjacent areas such as legal audit services, and preparing business development content focused on transaction services issues. You will also support the wider Corporate team on other transactional work as capacity permits. You will also be responsible for developing best-practice due diligence and reporting processes, including creating consistent and user-friendly report formats for different transaction types and specific clients. A significant element of the role involves working with the Technology team to identify tools for automating transaction services processes, such as due diligence and disclosure, with a view to achieving time and cost efficiencies. Fee-Earning Status This role is not a standard fee-earning position. It is primarily focused on transaction services functions such as managing due diligence exercises, developing best-practice processes, working with the Technology team on automation tools, and delivering training. However, you will also support the wider Corporate team on other transactional work as capacity permits, which may involve some fee-earning activity on a secondary basis. What You Need To Succeed As the Transactional Services Lawyer, you will ideally have a minimum of 4 years' PQE in Corporate/M&A working on UK transactions, together with experience of, or working with teams in, legal technology, legal project management or legal process design. Our client is looking for someone with excellent written, analytical and communication skills, strong attention to detail, and an ambitious, proactive, commercial and responsive attitude. A keen interest in developing technology-driven solutions and improving processes within a transactional context is essential, as is comfort with taking responsibility for work output and dealing directly with clients and colleagues across multiple offices. What You'll Receive In Return As the Transactional Services Lawyer, you will receive a highly competitive salary, package of benefits, hybrid working etc... Applying For Your New Role Does this position sound of interest? Please submit your CV confidentially and we will be in touch shortly to discuss the opportunity in further detail. Or, if you prefer to chat about the role confidentially before submitting a CV, please get in touch via the contact details provided.

In-House Commercial Lawyer, Belfast, Suit 5 yrs + PQE, £NEG Overview We are working with a leading organisation to recruit a Commercial Lawyer for a Belfast-based in-house opportunity. This is a standout role offering a mix of high-quality commercial contracts work alongside exposure to cutting-edge legal issues across the technology and energy sectors. The successful candidate will join a highly regarded in-house legal team and gain experience across two key areas: commercial contracts and regulatory energy matters. This is an excellent opportunity to develop specialist expertise while working on complex, high-value projects in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. Key Responsibilities Contracts & Technology • Advising on a wide range of commercial contracts including SaaS agreements, software licensing, confidentiality agreements, work orders, change orders and standard terms of supply, • Supporting on legal matters relating to intellectual property, IT and emerging technologies such as AI and NIS2, • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements Energy & Regulation • Working as part of a cross-functional team on regulatory and commercial matters within the energy sector, • Supporting projects across renewables, infrastructure and sustainability initiatives, • Advising on sector-specific legal and compliance issues Essential Skills and Experience • Qualified solicitor with 5+ years’ PQE in commercial law, • Strong experience in commercial contracts, with exposure to IP, IT or energy desirable, • Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, • Commercially minded with the ability to provide practical legal advice, • Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex legal concepts clearly, • Proactive, collaborative and capable of managing your own workload What’s on Offer • Competitive salary with annual bonus of up to 10%, • Annual cost of living review, • 25 days annual leave plus statutory holidays, with option to purchase additional days, • Hybrid working model, • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, • Private healthcare and company sick pay Learning & Development • Strong career progression with a focus on internal promotion, • Mentoring scheme and ongoing professional development, • Wellbeing fund to support personal health and interests, • Access to virtual fitness memberships Additional Benefits • Active social and sports clubs, • Inclusive workplace networks, • Volunteering opportunities, • Supportive and collaborative team cu For more details contact Orla Milligan at Pathway Legal in confidence on 07526839030 or email your cv to 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.

We are working with an elite national law firm who are seeking an Associate Solicitor to join their Corporate Transactions team within their Belfast office. The Role The successful candidate will join an esteemed Corporate practice, working on a range of transaction services to support the firm’s global client base in a full spectrum of corporate services. The candidate’s duties will include managing transactional due diligence exercises, developing firm-wide precedents for best-practice Corporate due diligence processes, and working with the firm’s Legal Tech team to discover tools that can facilitate the efficiency of the firm’s transactional services. The candidate will also demonstrate a willingness to participate in business development initiatives while managing client relationships. Essential Criteria: • 4+ PQE;, • Strong background in Corporate M&A, legal technology and/or legal process design;, • Excellent commercial awareness;, • Outstanding academics;, • Technically excellent;, • Negotiation skills;, • Willingness to become involved in business development;, • Ability to work independently and as a team. Benefits • Excellent salary package (commensurate with experience);, • Generous benefits package;, • Extensive opportunities for career development;, • Excellent client base;, • Hybrid working;, • Inclusive and friendly culture. Please contact Nuala Darragh on +44 7540 310 755 or email if you would like to have a confidential discussion about this opportunity.

We are working with a top-tier UK law firm based in Belfast for an Associate / Senior Associate to join their Construction team. The Role: The successful candidate will join a growing Construction team in Belfast, working on a broad mix of contentious and non-contentious matters across sectors such as infrastructure, energy, and real estate development. They will advise on development and transactional projects, support dispute resolution through adjudication and court proceedings, and work with standard industry contracts including NEC, FIDIC, and JCT. Essential Criteria: • 1-7 PQE;, • Strong construction law background;, • Business development experience;, • Commercial awareness;, • Supervising experience;, • Ability to build upon existing and new client relationships;, • Strong communication skills;, • Team player;, • Technically excellent. Benefits: • Excellent salary package (commensurate with experience);, • Hybrid working;, • Interesting clients;, • Attractive annual leave;, • Opportunity to progress within the firm. Please contact Nuala Darragh on +44 7540 310 755 or email if you would like to have a confidential discussion about this opportunity.

We are working with a top-tier law firm who are looking for a Lawyer to join their Banking team in Belfast. The firm is hiring from NQ to Director Level. The Role: The successful candidate will join an established Banking team, acting primarily for lenders on a wide range of financing transactions, including general corporate lending, acquisition finance, real estate finance, and renewables finance. The solicitor will work on matters ranging from bilateral loans to large cross-border syndicated transactions, supporting a diverse client base that includes UK clearing banks, challenger banks, investment funds, and corporate borrowers. They will manage their own transactions, support larger deals as part of wider teams, and apply strong project management skills to deliver effective outcomes. Essential Criteria: • Hiring at all PQE levels;, • Strong banking/finance law experience;, • Willingness to mentor and supervise junior members of the firm;, • Strong commercial awareness;, • Experience in business development;, • Strong communication skills;, • Team player;, • Technically excellent. Benefits: • Excellent salary package (commensurate with experience);, • Excellent hybrid working;, • Interesting clients;, • Opportunity to progress within the firm. Please contact Nuala Darragh on +44 7540 310 755 or email if you would like to have a confidential discussion about this opportunity.

We are working with a leading national law firm who are seeking an Associate Solicitor to join their Projects & Construction team within their Belfast office. The Role The successful candidate will join a nationally recognised Infrastructure & Projects practice, supporting the team across a full spectrum of infrastructure and construction work, with a focus on non-contentious matters. The candidate will work on matters across a diverse range of sectors, including commercial development, renewable energy, utilities, real estate, public sector, and infrastructure. The candidate will play a key role in supporting a highly reputable client base, including real estate developers, energy and utilities companies, and developers, in some of the most significant construction matters in the UK. Essential Criteria: • 2+ PQE;, • Strong background in non-contentious and/or projects related matters matters within a medium to large commercial firm. Experience in real estate development or public sector matters advantageous;, • Excellent commercial awareness;, • Outstanding academics;, • Technically excellent;, • Negotiation skills;, • Willingness to become involved in business development;, • Ability to work independently and as a team. Benefits • Excellent salary package (commensurate with experience);, • Generous benefits package;, • Extensive opportunities for career development;, • Excellent client base;, • Hybrid working;, • Inclusive and friendly culture. Please contact Nuala Darragh on +44 7540 310 755 or email if you would like to have a confidential discussion about this opportunity.

Legal Drafting,Proofreading,Google Docs,Organizational skills,Microsoft Outlook,Microsoft Word,Case Management,Legal Research,Research Experience,Paralegal,Filing,Writing Skills. Are you passionate about employment law and driven to make a real impact Thompsons Solicitors the UKs most experienced t

Legal Drafting,Proofreading,Google Docs,Organizational skills,Microsoft Outlook,Microsoft Word,Case Management,Legal Research,Research Experience,Paralegal,Filing,Writing Skills. Previous experience in a similar legal setting is required. When you work at Clyde & Co you join a team of 500 partne

The role involves managing transactional due diligence exercises, liaising with Corporate lawyers leading transactions, specialist lawyers in other practice areas, and overseas lawyers on cross-border matters, to deliver due diligence reports with appropriate risk analysis and recommendations. What

Key Responsibilities: Carrying out legal searches, including Land Registry searches, and assisting with Land Registry registrations Supporting in the drafting and preparation of legal documents, including leases and commercial agreements Managing both electronic and physical legal files, ensuring ac

Commercial Lawyer, Belfast, Suit 5 yrs + PQE, £NEG Overview We are working with a leading organisation to recruit a Commercial Lawyer for a Belfast-based in-house opportunity.

We are working with an esteemed international law firm who are seeking a Professional Support Lawyer to support their Employment team within their Belfast office.

A leading global legal services provider is seeking Associates and Solicitors at all levels to join their rapidly growing Corporate team in Belfast, Northern Ireland.This role offers direct mentoring from experienced partners, exposure to significant corporate transactions, and the opportunity to wo

Senior Legal Counsel / Construction Lawyer. We are looking for an experienced Construction lawyer (contentious and / or non-contentious) to join the Sisk in-house legal team. Provide day to day legal advice and support to the Sisk Group companies.

A global legal business is seeking a proactive Legal Services Assistant for their Fraud and Motor Teams in Belfast. The successful candidate will provide essential administrative support, manage legal documents, and ensure client satisfaction.

The role involves managing transactional due diligence exercises, liaising with Corporate lawyers leading transactions, specialist lawyers in other practice areas, and overseas lawyers on cross-border matters, to deliver due diligence reports with appropriate risk analysis and recommendations. What

A leading global law firm in Belfast is searching for qualified Lawyers to join their new Employment Practice.The role involves advising on international employment issues, managing complex litigation, and collaborating with the London team.Ideal candidates will have strong academic backgrounds, sig

As this is a newly created role, it brings with it a fantastic opportunity for the incoming lawyer/solicitor/barrister to develop a service offering that is first class and build out a resource team to support them in growing the offering further. Signatus are working with one of NI’s most success

A leading law firm in Belfast is looking for an Admin Assistant to join their team. This permanent role requires working five days a week in the office and involves various administrative duties, including document management, diary organization, and basic accounting tasks. Candidates should have pr

An esteemed international law firm based in Northern Ireland is looking for a Professional Support Lawyer to join their Employment team.

Lewis Silkin LLP is an inclusive employer and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds.All applicants will be considered equally and fairly.As our Corporate Transaction Services Lawyer, you will lead transaction services across the Corporate team’s London, Manchester, Cardiff, and Belfast offi

We are seeking newly qualified corporate solicitors to join our highly-regarded and growing team at Baker McKenzie. Work as part of project teams with other Baker McKenzie lawyers, legal project managers, and members of the legal tech team from across the firm's global network of offices.

Law firm of the year – Republic of Ireland 2023 at The Lawyer European Awards. As a leading Corporate and M&A practice in Northern Ireland, we are looking for an ambitious qualified lawyer with 4+ years PQE, who is keen to develop their experience working on the most significant corporate transact

A leading international law firm is seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer for its new team in Belfast.This position requires 4-6 years of PQE and will involve advising on domestic and international employment issues, handling complex litigation, and participating in global projects.The firm is kn

A leading legal solutions provider is seeking a Funds Lawyer at the mid-senior level to join their innovative legal team.

We are working with a leading international law firm who are seeking an Associate Solicitor to join their Risk & Compliance team within their Belfast office on a full or part-time basis.The successful candidate will join an esteemed Risks practice, supporting the daily operations of the firm across

Funds Lawyer – Legal Solutions & Innovation (Mid–Senior Level). An exceptional opportunity for a Funds Lawyer to join a market-leading legal team operating at the forefront of alternative investment structures and legal innovation. AI-led legal solutions, workflow development and innovation.

A leading legal practice in Belfast is seeking a Paralegal responsible for providing expert legal support and advice to clients. Previous paralegal experience and knowledge of immigration law are beneficial.

A prominent law firm in Belfast is seeking a knowledgeable Paralegal to join their Regulatory SHE Advisory Team.

Keoghs in Belfast is seeking a legal assistant to work alongside experienced litigated file handlers and qualified solicitors.The role involves assisting with trial preparation, legal research, and managing discovery matters.Candidates should have a law degree and excellent communication skills.The

An exciting opportunity awaits in a newly established office in Belfast! Join a world-class legal team as a paralegal and support senior partners in delivering exceptional service to high-profile clients. Ideal for career paralegals or those looking to develop their legal experience, this position p

A reputable law firm in Belfast is seeking a Paralegal/Claims Handler to manage road traffic accident claims from inception to resolution.

This role is ideal for someone with previous experience within an administrative role including processing invoices, payments and settlements looking to move into a Paralegal role within a global leading business. In this position, you’ll support the Irish team providing paralegal & administrative

The Paralegal will also provide exceptional customer service and business support to Oracle Law Global and be responsible for general day-to-day office administration in our Belfast office. Liaise with clients and other professionals such as lawyers or judges or other third parties in a prompt and p

Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of persp

Proficiency in Microsoft Office. James F Fitzpatrick Solicitors is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Paralegal to join its team in a full-time, office-based role.

This role will suit not only experienced paralegals but also graduates seeking to gain vital legal experience with the aim of progressing their legal career including attending ILPS.

A leading UK law firm is seeking a Paralegal to join their Belfast Regulatory SHE Advisory Team.

A leading global law firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Practice Development Lawyer with 8+ years of experience in employment law to join their Employment team. The role involves delivering high-quality training and know-how to both clients and internal lawyers while driving innovation in legal prac

A leading corporate law firm in Northern Ireland is seeking an ambitious qualified lawyer with 3+ years PQE.

A global law firm seeks an Employment Lawyer to join their team in Belfast, offering legal advice and guidance on employment law matters.The ideal candidate will have around four years PQE with experience in advisory and litigation, possessing strong commercial acumen and excellent communication ski

You will liaise with Corporate lawyers leading relevant transactions, with specialist lawyers in other practice areas within the firm, and (where relevant) with overseas lawyers on cross‑border transactions, to deliver due diligence reports using an efficient process and with appropriate risk anal

We are seeking a paralegal to join our team; the role would suit a junior paralegal with strong analytical capabilities and the confidence to shoulder responsibility for their own matters and deal directly with clients and lawyers in other jurisdictions. Paralegal (Data, Privacy & Cyber).

A leading law firm in Belfast is looking for an entry-level Paralegal to join their Data, Privacy & Cyber team.

A global law firm based in Belfast seeks a Paralegal for its Data Privacy Team.

The Debt Recovery Paralegal will support the team in managing varied caseload of debt recovery matters.

A leading law firm in Belfast is seeking a Corporate Transaction Services Lawyer to manage transaction services across multiple offices.

As a leading Corporate and M&A practice in Northern Ireland, we are looking for an ambitious qualified lawyer with 3+ years PQE, who is keen to develop their experience working on the most significant corporate transactions in the jurisdiction.