Banking & Finance, Senior Associate, Belfast

Senior Associate - Banking & Finance, Belfast

The Opportunity

BCL Legal has been retained by a leading, national commercial law firm to recruit an experienced Banking & Finance Senior Associate (5+ PQE) to join their practice in Belfast.

The firm boasts a significant footprint across the UK and Ireland, delivering the complex, high-value deal flow of a top-tier commercial practice within a progressive, modern, and highly supportive business structure.

This position is ideal for an ambitious banking lawyer seeking a high-visibility role, direct involvement in key client management, and a clear, structured pathway to Partnership.

The Role

Working alongside respected partners in the market, you will advise a sophisticated client portfolio, including major financial institutions, corporate borrowers, challenger banks, and private equity houses-on a wide range of domestic and cross-border transactions.

Key Responsibilities:

Leading on complex banking transactions across real estate finance, corporate refinancing, acquisition finance, and leveraged lending.

Drafting, negotiating, and settling facility documentation, security packages, intercreditor agreements, and transaction structures.

Taking end-to-end ownership of deal execution and acting as a primary point of contact for clients, credit committees, and external advisers.

Playing a key role in client relationship management and business development across Northern Ireland and the wider UK commercial market.

Supervising, mentoring, and developing junior team members.

About You

Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years PQE in Banking & Finance, gained within a recognized commercial law firm (NI, E&W, or ROI qualified).

Strong track record of running corporate lending, real estate finance, or acquisition finance deals autonomously.

Excellent commercial judgement, technical proficiency, and negotiation skills.

Drive to build a long-term career with a clear focus on progressing toward leadership.

What's on Offer?

Clear Path to Partnership: Transparent merit-based career progression without internal bottlenecks.

Competitive Remuneration: Top-tier market salary, comprehensive benefits, and a lucrative bonus structure.

Hybrid & Flexible Working: Genuine flexibility supported by market-leading technology.

Complex, high-value transactions with strong personal autonomy and team support.

How to Apply

For a completely confidential discussion regarding this opportunity or to review the full position specification, please get in touch with Sean Cully at BCL Legal.