Company: Abacus Recruitment
Location: Belfast
Job Description:
Overview
In this role you will join a Belfast corporate team to handle high-value, cross-border deals and corporate matters. You will work closely with partners, gain direct client contact, and contribute to complex transactions across jurisdictions. The position offers clear development pathways in a collaborative, modern culture with mentoring and hybrid working options. You will shape deals for high-profile clients and support long-term strategic growth.
Pay / Benefits
- competitive salary
- flexible/hybrid options
- mentoring from partners
- development and progression opportunities
- supportive and modern working culture
Responsibilities
- Advise on mergers & acquisitions (buyer and seller side)
- Handle private equity and investment transactions
- Lead corporate restructurings and reorganisations
- Draft and negotiate shareholder agreements and joint ventures
- Manage commercial contracts and governance issues
- Collaborate with partners and maintain direct client contact across multiple jurisdictions
Key requirements
- Qualified solicitor in Northern Ireland or ROI/UK jurisdiction
- 1–8 years post-qualification experience in corporate law
- Commercially minded with strong technical skills and deal-making interest
- Confident communicator with drafting and negotiation experience
- Organised, proactive, able to work independently and in a team
- Strong communication
- Excellent drafting and negotiation
- Organisational skills
- Corporate law
- Mergers & acquisitions
- Private equity
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Posted: October 11th, 2026