Corporate Solicitor, Dual Qualified (NI & E&W or ROI)

Company: Abacus Recruitment
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Location: Belfast
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will handle a steady flow of corporate transactions, including M&A, restructures, and investments, across a varied client base. You will be client-facing, involved in negotiations, and trusted to take ownership as you gain experience. You’ll work with experienced partners on complex deals to sharpen technical and commercial skills. Expect variety from owner-managed to cross-border transactions, contributing to your career growth. This is a supportive, high-performing environment with opportunities for progression and balance.

Pay / Benefits

  • Highly competitive salary and benefits package
  • Consistent, high-quality deal flow
  • No long-hours culture
  • Clear progression
  • Strong working culture
  • Confidential chat available

Responsibilities

  • Handle a steady flow of corporate transactions including M&A deals, restructures, and investments
  • Engage directly with clients, participate in negotiations, and manage matters with increasing responsibility
  • Collaborate with partners on complex deals to develop technical and commercial skills
  • Work with a diverse client base, including owner-managed businesses and cross-border transactions
  • Contribute to a culture of high-quality deal flow with a focus on career development

Key requirements

  • Dual qualification (NI and England & Wales) or ROI
  • At least 1 year PQE in corporate law (higher PQE also considered)
  • Strong technical grounding with a commercial, deal-focused mindset
  • Confident in client interactions and taking on early responsibility
  • Driven, proactive, and capable of accelerating career in a supportive environment
  • client-facing communication
  • commercial mindset
  • ambition and drive
  • corporate law
  • M&A
  • restructures

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Posted: October 3rd, 2026