Senior Associate Solicitor - Banking & Finance

Senior Associate – Banking & Finance - UK National Law Firm - Location: Belfast

Conekt Legal is currently partnering with this UK National Law Firm to recruit a senior associate into their established and growing banking & finance practice in Belfast.

This is a unique opportunity to join a well established practice where you will get exposure to high quality work with an impressive client base across both borrower and lender clients. Due to the structure and growth plans of the team there is also a very clear career path.

This role would suit an experienced banking & finance solicitor with 4 + years PQE.

Why this firm?

You’ll be joining a modern, forward-thinking law firm with a strong reputation in the financial services sector and a track record of working with major lenders, funds and corporates. The team operates across multiple UK offices and is known for delivering commercially focused advice on sophisticated matters.

The culture is collaborative, ambitious and genuinely supportive. You’ll work alongside specialists across corporate, real estate, restructuring and energy, giving you exposure to a fully integrated service offering and the chance to deepen your sector expertise.

What’s on offer?

• High-quality, varied and often cross-border work
• Clear and supported career progression
• Strong investment in training and development
• A collaborative, partner-led environment
• Competitive salary with regular reviews
• Generous holiday allowance increasing with service
• Private medical insurance
• Flexible benefits package

Why this role?

This role offers a rare combination of high-quality work and real autonomy. You’ll handle a varied caseload spanning areas such as corporate lending, real estate finance and structured transactions, including cross-border deals.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Work closely with leading lenders, investment funds and corporate borrowers
• Take ownership of your own matters while contributing to larger, complex transactions
• Develop client relationships and play a visible role in business development
• Gain exposure to both domestic and multi-jurisdictional work
• Build your profile as a sector specialist with structured training and long-term career progression

The team is committed to developing its lawyers, offering tailored support to help you progress your career and strengthen both your technical and commercial skillset.

What are they looking for?

• Qualified lawyer (England & Wales, Ireland or Northern Ireland)
• Approximately 4 + years PQE with solid Banking & Finance experience
• Strong technical skills, particularly in loan documentation
• Commercially minded with strong client-handling skills
• Organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities
• A team player with a genuine interest in business development and growth

If you are interested in a confidential chat about this role please contact us at lindsey@conektlegal.com or call 07852 332587.