Commercial Solicitor

Commercial & Licensing Solicitor

Belfast

Flexible working arrangements

From £40,000 at NQ level plus bonus and market leading benefits

Signatus are recruiting a Commercial & Licensing Solicitor for an established Belfast law firm with a growing Leisure and Hospitality practice.

This opportunity is suitable for newly qualified solicitors and those with up to five years PQE who want to develop specialist expertise while continuing to work on a broad range of commercial matters.

You will receive direct mentoring from three highly regarded senior lawyers and join a well supported department with dedicated administrative assistance.

Previous licensing experience is not essential. Solicitors with relevant training seats or experience in commercial contracts, corporate acquisitions, commercial property or related work are encouraged to apply.

What you will own

• Support clients across the leisure and hospitality sectors with commercial and regulatory matters.

• Work on licensing applications, renewals and transfers, developing practical expertise with senior guidance.

• Assist with corporate acquisitions, contract negotiations and related transactions.

• Advise on commercial property leases and agreements.

• Develop client advisory and court advocacy skills as your experience grows.

Must have

• Qualified or soon to qualify as a solicitor.

• A commercial legal background or relevant training seats.

• Exposure to contracts, corporate transactions, property or related commercial work.

• Strong drafting and analytical skills.

• An interest in hospitality law and willingness to develop specialist expertise.

Helpful but not essential

• Licensing experience.

• Previous hospitality sector, regulatory or advocacy exposure.

What you will benefit from:

• Direct mentoring from established specialists in hospitality and licensing law.

• Genuine training opportunities for solicitors without previous licensing experience.

• Varied commercial and transactional work.

• A well resourced department with dedicated administrative support.

• £40,000 starting salary at NQ level, performance related bonus and comprehensive benefits.

• Opportunities for greater responsibility and longer term professional development.

How to apply

Send your MS Word CV to our Principal Consultant Fionntán Gamble LLB who will confidentially discuss the company and role with you. E: [email protected]

M: +44 7982 608 069. If the role is not relevant, you can check out some of our other advertised positions on our website www.signatus.co.uk

or get in touch to discuss other market opportunities we have available.