Associate Solicitor - Banking & Finance
14 days ago
Belfast
Associate Solicitor – Banking & Finance -UK National Law Firm - Location - Belfast Conekt Legal is currently partnering with this UK National Law Firm to recruit a junior Banking & Finance lawyer to join a growing, high-calibre team working on a broad mix of domestic and cross-border transactions. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well established and growing team where there will be the scope to work on high quality, cross-boarder transactions, work with leading Partners and also have a clear career path as the team continues to grow. This role would suit a qualified solicitor with about 1 + years PQE. Why this firm? This is a progressive, fast-growing law firm with a strong presence across the UK and a reputation for delivering commercially driven advice to major financial institutions, funds and corporate clients. You’ll be part of a well-established and expanding NI banking team that works closely with colleagues across multiple disciplines, giving you exposure to a truly joined-up approach on transactions. The culture is collaborative, supportive and ambitious, with a genuine focus on developing talent and giving junior lawyers meaningful responsibility early on. What’s on offer? • High-quality, varied work across multiple finance disciplines, • Clear development pathway with strong mentoring, • Supportive, team-oriented environment, • Competitive salary and benefits package, • Generous holiday allowance with increases over time, • Private medical insurance, • Flexible benefits scheme Why this role? This is an ideal role for someone looking to build a strong foundation in Banking & Finance while gaining exposure to high-quality work from day one. You’ll be involved in a wide range of matters including corporate lending, real estate finance and structured finance transactions, acting for a diverse client base including banks, alternative lenders and corporate borrowers. You can expect: • Early responsibility managing your own transactions, • Involvement in larger, more complex deals alongside senior lawyers, • Exposure to a broad client base across financial institutions and corporates, • The chance to work on both local and cross-border matters, • Opportunities to get involved in client development and relationship building This role offers excellent training and mentoring, making it a strong platform for developing both technical expertise and commercial awareness. What are they looking for? • Qualified solicitor (NQ+) with experience in Banking & Finance, • Strong analytical and organisational skills, • Commercial awareness and interest in financial markets, • Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines, • Confident communicator with a client-focused approach, • Team player with a proactive and ambitious mindset, • Interest in developing client relationships and contributing to growth If you have any further queries please contact me today for a confidential chat at lindsey@conektlegal.com or call 07852 332587.