Corporate & M&A Associate – 4+ PQE Belfast

Overview

In this Belfast-based role you will lead high-value corporate transactions across acquisitions, disposals and investments, locally and cross-border. You will advise domestic and international clients, including banks, private equity and venture capital investors, on corporate matters and governance. You will work within a multi-disciplinary deal environment alongside banking, real estate, employment, IP and competition teams. The role offers a senior seat on complex, high-value work and a clear impact on the local market. You will drive deal flow and sustain strong client relationships within a technical, ambitious team.

Responsibilities

• Acquisitions, disposals, investments and wider corporate transactions locally and cross-border
• Acting for domestic and international companies, banks, private equity houses and venture capital investors
• Corporate governance advice for clients at every growth stage
• Multi-disciplinary deals with banking, real estate, employment, IP and competition colleagues

Key requirements

• 4+ years’ PQE in corporate/M&A within private practice
• NI qualification, or E&W / ROI qualification with a view to practising in NI
• Confidence running transactions and managing client relationships
• Sharp drafting and sound commercial judgement

• Client relationship management
• Strong communication
• Commercial mindset
• Drafting of corporate documents and agreements
• Cross-border deal coordination
• M&A transaction process and execution

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