EY
Manager, Corporate Lawyer, Law, Belfast
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The Opportunity
We are looking for corporate lawyers interested in joining a Tier 1-accredited corporate law team in the UK, based in Belfast. This is a fast-growing business with a varied and dynamic range of work, a strong international dimension, and acting for some of the largest household-name groups in the world.
To qualify for the role, the following requirements apply:
- English law-qualified corporate solicitor with circa 2–8 years’ PQE experience, with some of the time gained in the UK within a private practice law firm
- Strong technical, research, and drafting skills, with a keen eye for detail
- A genuine passion for problem-solving for clients and working in a multi-disciplinary environment alongside both lawyers and non-lawyers daily
- Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively
Skills And Attributes For Success
- Proficiency in UK company law, particularly with:
- Share capital and distributions
- Governance matters
- Fiduciary duties
- Intra-group transactions
- Legal entity rationalisations
- Knowledge of or interest in deal-related structuring, such as company law issues in:
- Carve-outs
- Post-deal integration
- Strong experience in coordinating international legal advice across multiple jurisdictions
- Experience conducting and coordinating due diligence projects, including globally
- Exceptional time management with the ability to remain calm under pressure to meet deadlines
- An innovative mindset, supporting the use of technology to enhance service delivery
- Ability to build strong peer business relationships
- Enthusiastic team player with a collaborative spirit
- Creative and pragmatic problem-solving capabilities
- Strong commercial awareness to understand the broader implications of legal advice
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Ideal Additional Attributes
- Project management skills, including planning, prioritisation, and budget/time monitoring
- Quick adaptation to technical/challenging legal subjects while eagerness to develop further
- Skill in managing diverse stakeholders
- Inclusive and collaborative working style
What We Look For
This role suits candidates with experience in established law firms or in-house legal departments, seeking career progression in a fast-growing, Tier 1-ranked specialist corporate team within a global organisation.
We seek talented, motivated individuals who want to grow personally and professionally while contributing to a diverse, dynamic, and collaborative culture. This opportunity offers a chance to play an important role in EY’s ambitious growth trajectory.
What Working At EY Offers
EY provides a competitive compensation package based on individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards include:
- Flexible working and career development support
- FlexEY benefits tailored to your needs, covering:
- Holidays
- Health and well-being
- Insurance policies
- Savings schemes
- Discounts, offers, and promotions
- A culture that fosters:
- Continuous learning, equipping you to adapt to future challenges
- Self-defined success, with tools and flexibility to make an impact your way
- Transformative leadership, including coaching and confidence-building
- Diverse and inclusive culture, where authentic voices are welcomed and empowered
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Additional Note
Before finalising your application, you’ll be asked to disclose personal diversity and inclusiveness-related information. This data is fully confidential and solely used to evaluate our recruitment processes and promote diversity. While optional, we encourage participation to hold us accountable in achieving our goal of building a better working world.
Read more about EY’s commitment to diversity & inclusiveness.
EY’s mission is to build a better working world. Our impact includes:
- Trusted assurance services in over 150 countries
- Growth, transformation, and operational excellence for clients via smart data and advanced technology
- Addressing global challenges in areas like assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax, and transactions.
By empowering diverse teams and leveraging technology, AI, and advanced innovation, EY supports confident, forward-looking decision-making for a sustainable future.
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