Banking Solicitor, Belfast

A leading UK law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Banking & Finance Solicitor (5+ years’ PQE) to join its highly regarded Banking team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex, high-value transactions for major lenders, corporates, and financial institutions within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

The Role

You will advise on a broad range of local and cross-border financing transactions and you will operate in a spread of sectors to deal with various workstreams, including:

• Corporate lending (bilateral and syndicated)
• Acquisition and leveraged finance
• Real estate finance
• Refinancing and restructuring transactions
• Project finance
• Security documentation and intercreditor arrangements
• Advising banks, alternative lenders, and borrowers

The team works with many leading banks and FS entities, and you will play a key role in managing transactions, supervising junior lawyers, and maintaining strong client relationships.

The Person

• A Solicitor with ideally 5+ PQE in banking and finance
• Either NI or E&W qualified, ideally dual qualified
• Strong technical expertise across a range of finance transactions
• Experience gained at a recognised law firm or in-house financial institution
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
• Ability to manage matters independently and as part of a team
• Commercially minded with strong client-facing skills

• Experience supervising junior team members is beneficial but not essential
• Business development experience or interest.

The Reward

• Joining a leading brand
• Access high-quality work with leading financial institutions and corporate clients
• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
• Clear progression opportunities within a top-tier team
• Comprehensive benefits package.

If this role sounds right for you, then send an updated CV through the link or contact Alan Braithwaite for an honest and confidential discussion. Abacus has been hiring the best legal talent for 20 years, from Partner to Paralegal across Practice & In-House. We have helped shape the careers of 1000s of legal and finance professionals since 2003 and helped 100s relocate back to Northern Ireland.