Senior Manager, Solicitor, Corporate Law, Belfast

Overview

As a Senior Manager, you will help lead a Tier 1 corporate practice in Belfast, handling high-profile UK and international corporate matters. You’ll contribute to shaping the team’s processes and know‑how while training colleagues and coordinating multi-jurisdictional due diligence. You work closely with cross‑functional teams to deliver precise, commercial advice on governance, structuring, and integration. This role offers growth within a global firm known for ambitious expansion, technology-driven service delivery, and an inclusive culture.

Pay / Benefits

• Total Rewards package
• flexible working
• holidays
• health and well-being
• insurance
• savings and discounts

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate corporate advisory work for UK and international matters
• Shape and develop the team’s know‑how and processes; train colleagues
• Coordinate due diligence across multiple jurisdictions
• Advise on deal-related structuring including carve-outs and post-deal integration
• Manage and align legal documentation with advisers across jurisdictions
• Develop training materials and precedents to improve service delivery
• Support cross-disciplinary collaboration with lawyers and non-lawyers
• Demonstrate effective time management to meet deadlines

Key requirements

• NI or English Law-qualified corporate solicitor
• PQE with some UK private practice experience
• Strong technical, research, and drafting skills
• Problem-solving mindset and collaborative working style
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Experience coordinating advice and documentation across jurisdictions
• Experience in due diligence and deal structuring

• collaborative
• communication
• problem-solving
• UK company law knowledge (share capital, governance, fiduciary duties)
• intra-group transactions
• legal entity rationalisations

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