Licensing Solicitor (NQ+)

Job Title: Licensing Solicitor (NQ+)

Ready to take your career to the next level?

We’re one of the UK’s most forward-thinking law firms, built on a foundation of innovation, collaboration, and ambition. Join us, and let’s shape the future together.

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The role in 60 seconds

• Role: Solicitor (NQ+)
• Team: Licensing – Foot Anstey McKees
• Location: Belfast
• Working Pattern: Full-time/Part-time/Flexible
• Why this role matters: Being a part of a team with ambitious growth plans, you will be given the platform to be involved in a broad range of complex work with exciting career prospects

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What you’ll do

In this role, you’ll:

• Play an active role, focussed on local work across Northern Ireland across the hospitality and leisure sector
• Work across a broad spectrum of complex work and transactions, including licensing, commercial contracts, corporate acquisitions, property leases and advocacy
• Day to day, you will take a solution led approach, listening to clients’ challenges and understanding their businesses in order to provide tailored solutions

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What we’re looking for

We’re seeking someone who thrives in a fast-paced, client-focused environment and brings:

• Having recently qualified as a Solicitor or coming up to qualification, you will have a good grounding in general commercial work with an interest in licensing and related court advocacy
• Training and development within licensing will be provided in abundance from a supportive team, setting you up for success.
• Commitment to delivering an exceptional client experience in every interaction
• You’ll share our passion for innovation, collaboration, and achieving great things together.

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Join a seriously ambitious firm

At Foot Anstey McKees we’re committed to making a difference for our people, our clients, and society. Here’s what makes us stand out:

• An ambitious growth strategy that opens up opportunities for our people to make their mark.
• A client base that spans household names, thriving startups, and ambitious enterprises.
• A culture built on our values of being refreshingly human, entrepreneurial, inclusive and collaborative.
• A strong focus on being a responsible business with a commitment to sustainability and giving back to our communities.
• Comprehensive professional development and training – whatever your role and level we have training that will support you to achieve your goals.
• In June 2025 McKees joined forces with Foot Anstey enabling us to better support our clients and create more opportunities for our employees.

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Progressive benefits tailored to you

We believe our people are our greatest asset. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional growth and personal wellbeing, including:

• Competitive salary and performance-linked bonus.
• Employee sabbaticals
• Enhanced parental leave policies.
• Private healthcare and wellbeing initiatives (e.g., mental health support, gym memberships).
• An open, flexible working environment.