Assistant Counsel NQ-3 years PQE

Your new company

We are delighted to represent a leading professional services firm, currently recruiting for a Commercial Lawyer to join their team in Belfast. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercial lawyer looking to develop their career within an exciting inhouse role.

Your new role

You will work closely with the Legal team and wider business, on day-to-day contractual and strategic commercial matters. You will be responsible for managing day-to-day contractual queries and escalations from the commercial paralegal team and will also have the chance to work closely with the global legal team when working on cross-border contracts and projects.* Draft, review and negotiate client agreements and ancillary legal documentation.
* Support the commercial paralegal team with queries in the first instance.
* Collaborate with the commercial paralegal team to maintain and update template agreements, and implement process developments.
* Confidently liaise with the business on day-to-day contractual queries and lead on key client negotiations.
* Supporting the wider Legal team with internal projects and various commercial matters.
* Assist with the development and delivery of internal legal training and business updates.
* Maintain up-to-date legal knowledge to ensure compliance with relevant policies and legislation.

What you'll need to succeed

To be a successful candidate, you will habe previous experience in commercial and contractual work, preferably with some experience supervising or supporting other team members. You would need to be a self-starter with the ability to quickly grasp the risks, issues and opportunities faced by the organisation.* NQ-3 years' PQE (qualified as a solicitor in England & Wales or an equivalent common law jurisdiction).
* Excellent academic background.
* Relevant experience in a professional services firm, financial services organisation or law firm.
* Strong commercial acumen with an ability to deliver clear and pragmatic solutions.
* A team player that offers to help colleagues and shares workload.

What you'll get in return

This role comes with a competitive salary and fantastic benefits including:* Hybrid working model that nurtures a collaborative working environment in the office 3 days per week allowing 2 days per week to be spent working on a remote basis.
* Competitive Benefits Package including: 27 days annual leave, up to 4 days flexible bank holidays, excellent pension contributions, private medical cover, life assurance, income protection, employee assistance program, plus a range of flexible benefits including the option to buy or sell up to 5 days holiday per year, cycle to work, dental insurance, health assessments plus many more.
* Generous Family Leave including: 6 months paid maternity leave, 4 months paid paternity leave, 6 months paid adoption leave plus shared parental leave options.
* The opportunity to pursue a career in a dynamic, in-house legal team for a leading, global organisation.

What you need to do now

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