Overview
As a Senior Manager, you will help lead a Tier 1 corporate practice in Belfast, handling high-profile UK and international corporate matters. You’ll contribute to shaping the team’s processes and know‑how while training colleagues and coordinating multi-jurisdictional due diligence. You work closely with cross‑functional teams to deliver precise, commercial advice on governance, structuring, and integration. This role offers growth within a global firm known for ambitious expansion, technology-driven service delivery, and an inclusive culture.
Pay / Benefits
- Total Rewards package
- flexible working
- holidays
- health and well-being
- insurance
- savings and discounts
Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate corporate advisory work for UK and international matters
- Shape and develop the team’s know‑how and processes; train colleagues
- Coordinate due diligence across multiple jurisdictions
- Advise on deal-related structuring including carve-outs and post-deal integration
- Manage and align legal documentation with advisers across jurisdictions
- Develop training materials and precedents to improve service delivery
- Support cross-disciplinary collaboration with lawyers and non-lawyers
- Demonstrate effective time management to meet deadlines
Key requirements
- NI or English Law-qualified corporate solicitor
- PQE with some UK private practice experience
- Strong technical, research, and drafting skills
- Problem-solving mindset and collaborative working style
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management
- Experience coordinating advice and documentation across jurisdictions
- Experience in due diligence and deal structuring
- collaborative
- communication
- problem-solving
- UK company law knowledge (share capital, governance, fiduciary duties)
- intra-group transactions
- legal entity rationalisations
Senior Manager, Solicitor, Corporate Law, Belfast employer: EY (Ernst & Young)
At EY, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a flexible working environment that empowers our employees to thrive. Our diverse and inclusive culture fosters collaboration and innovation, while providing ample opportunities for professional growth and development. Join us in London and be part of a globally connected team dedicated to building a better working world through cutting-edge technology and client-focused solutions.
