Foot Anstey
Newly Qualified Solicitor – Licensing

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Job Title: Licensing – Newly Qualified SolicitorReady to take your career to the next level?We’re one of the UK’s most forward-thinking law firms, built on a foundation of innovation, collaboration, and ambition. Join us, and let’s shape the future together.** Note to agencies – we are in a period of exclusive direct sourcing for this role and are not accepting applications from agencies. ________________________________________The role in 60 seconds
Role: Newly Qualified Solicitor Team: Licensing – Foot Anstey McKees Location: Belfast Working Pattern: Full-time/Part-time/Flexible Why this role matters: Being a part of a team with ambitious growth plans, you will be given the platform to be involved in a broad range of complex work with exciting career prospects
________________________________________What you’ll doIn this role, you’ll:
Play an active role, focussed on local work across Northern Ireland across the hospitality and leisure sector Work across a broad spectrum of complex work and transactions, including licensing, commercial contracts, corporate acquisitions, property leases and advocacy Day to day, you will take a solution led approach, listening to clients’ challenges and understanding their businesses in order to provide tailored solutions
________________________________________What we’re looking forWe’re seeking someone who thrives in a fast-paced, client-focused environment and brings:
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Having recently qualified as a Solicitor or coming up to qualification, you will have a good grounding in general commercial work with an interest in licensing and related court advocacy Training and development within licensing will be provided in abundance from a supportive team, setting you up for success. Commitment to delivering an exceptional client experience in every interaction You’ll share our passion for innovation, collaboration, and achieving great things together.
________________________________________Join a seriously ambitious firmAt Foot Anstey McKees we’re committed to making a difference for our people, our clients, and society. Here’s what makes us stand out:
An ambitious growth strategy that opens up opportunities for our people to make their mark. A client base that spans household names, thriving startups, and ambitious enterprises. A culture built on our values of being refreshingly human, entrepreneurial, inclusive and collaborative. A strong focus on being a responsible business with a commitment to sustainability and giving back to our communities. Comprehensive professional development and training – whatever your role and level we have training that will support you to achieve your goals. In June 2025 McKees joined forces with Foot Anstey enabling us to better support our clients and create more opportunities for our employees.
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Competitive salary and performance-linked bonus. Employee sabbaticals Enhanced parental leave policies. Private healthcare and wellbeing initiatives (e.g., mental health support, gym memberships). An open, flexible working environment.
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