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The Opportunity
We are looking for corporate lawyers interested in joining a Tier 1‑accredited corporate law team in the UK, based in Belfast. This fast‑growth business offers a varied and dynamic range of work with a strong international dimension and acts for some of the largest household‑name groups worldwide.
Qualifications
- English law‑qualified corporate solicitor with 2–8 years PQE, including experience in a UK private‑practice law firm
- Strong technical, research and drafting skills, with a good eye for detail
- A genuine interest in problem‑solving for clients and working in a multi‑disciplinary environment alongside both lawyers and non‑lawyers on a day‑to‑day basis
- Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively
Skills And Attributes for Success
- Good working knowledge of UK company law, especially share capital, distributions, governance, fiduciary duties, intra‑group transactions and entity rationalisations
- Knowledge of or interest in deal‑related structuring, such as company law issues concerning carve‑outs or post‑deal integration
- Experience coordinating advice and legal documentation provided by advisers in multiple jurisdictions
- Experience conducting and coordinating due‑diligence projects, including internationally
- Effective time‑management and ability to remain calm under pressure to meet deadlines
- An innovative mindset, supporting the use of technology to improve service delivery
- Able to build productive peer‑group business relationships
- Enthusiastic team player who enjoys working with others
- Ability to solve problems creatively and pragmatically
- Good commercial awareness of the wider context in which legal advice is given
Ideally, you’ll also have
- Project management skills: planning and prioritising work, meeting deadlines, and monitoring budgets and time
- Ability to get up to speed quickly on challenging areas of law and willingness to continue developing legal skills and engaging in new work areas
- Proven ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders
- An inclusive and collaborative working style
What We Look For
This role is suitable for candidates who have worked in established law firms or in‑house legal departments and who are looking to progress their career within a fast‑growing, Tier 1 ranked specialist team in a global organisation. We seek talented and motivated people who want to continue to develop themselves and others as part of our diverse, dynamic and collaborative culture.
What Working At EY Offers
- Continuous learning: development of skills to navigate future challenges
- Success as defined by you: tools and flexibility to make a meaningful impact your way
- Transformative leadership: insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs
- Diverse and inclusive culture: empowerment to use your voice and help others find theirs
Notes on Diversity and Inclusion
Prior to finalising your application, you will be asked to provide personal information across several dimensions of diversity and inclusiveness. This data is kept confidential and is used solely to help our recruitment process achieve greater fairness and equity. Participation is optional.
If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
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