Corporate Lawyer - Corporate and M&A

A&L Goodbody LLP

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Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK on site Until 8/23/2026 3+ years exp First posted November 2, 2025 Last posted November 2, 2025
Job description

As a leading Corporate and M&A practice in Northern Ireland, we are looking for an ambitious qualified lawyer with 3 + years PQE, who is keen to develop their experience working on the most significant corporate transactions in the jurisdiction.

Our Corporate team is involved in an unparalleled range of complex, multi-jurisdictional matters, working with a local and international client base. We are uniquely positioned in Northern Ireland offering a combination of local market-leading expertise and knowledge, with the extensive strength and depth of resources of an international firm with an all-island footprint.

In this role, you will be working within an award winning team providing legal advice to leading companies from all industry sectors along with private equity and venture capital providers in relation to their corporate activity in Northern Ireland.

Requirements

Requirements

  • Qualified candidates, with 3 + years PQE
  • Experience of working within a large, medium or boutique corporate law firm
  • A keen interest to learn technically and through our various development programmes
  • Excellent drafting skills, solid technical knowledge and good interpersonal ability
  • Strong communication, client management and business development skills
  • Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
  • A team player who will actively engage with our culture and core values.

The Firm

A&L Goodbody (ALG) is a leading Irish law firm with five international offices in Dublin, Belfast, London, New York and San Francisco. ALG is a full service, independent, corporate law firm with over 1,000 employees, and a client base spanning across the strong international and domestic business community in Ireland.

ALG has a reputation for leading the way in continuously developing its service to clients and internally to its business. This is delivered through the use of new processes, ways of working, innovative use of technology and marketing-leading business service teams.

Learn more about us here or a see a sample of our recent notable awards.

Accessibility

If you require any accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us and we will work with you to ensure the best possible candidate experience.

We value a diverse and inclusive workforce and are an equal opportunities employer.

About this role

Summary

Advise on corporate transactions, develop skills, and support clients in Northern Ireland.

Job title

Corporate Lawyer - Corporate and M&A

Experience level

3+ years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

legal

Location requirements

Belfast, UK; remote not allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

draftingtechnical knowledgeclient managementbusiness development

Preferred skills

team playerinterpersonal abilityorganizational skills

Specializations

corporate lawmergers and acquisitionsprivate equityventure capital
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Belfast, UK

On-site City