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 financeReal estate financeRefinancing and restructuring transactionsProject financeSecurity documentation and intercreditor arrangementsAdvising 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 financeEither NI or E&W qualified, ideally dual qualifiedStrong technical expertise across a range of finance transactionsExperience gained at a recognised law firm or in-house financial institutionExcellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skillsAbility to manage matters independently and as part of a teamCommercially minded with strong client-facing skillsExperience supervising junior team members is beneficial but not essentialBusiness development experience or interest.The Reward Joining a leading brandAccess high-quality work with leading financial institutions and corporate clientsCompetitive salary and bonus structureHybrid/flexible working arrangementsClear progression opportunities within a top-tier teamComprehensive 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.LocationBelfast, Northern Ireland SalaryCompetitive Job TypePermanent Date Posted16 July, 2026