Banking & Finance - Solicitor

The Role

We are looking for ambitious individuals, who are keen to develop their skills and grow within our Belfast Banking Department, advising clients on some of the largest, most complex and high value deals in the market.

The Finance Group at A&L Goodbody is one of the largest Finance practices in the market and consistently ranked in the top tier for Finance by leading directories including Chambers Global, IFLR1000 and Legal 500. Our Belfast Banking Department if the sole Tier 1 ranked firm in Northern Ireland (Chambers UK, We act for domestic and international financial institutions, institutional investors and alternative lenders, as well as for a wide range of borrowers and sponsors, including investment funds, institutional investors, developers and corporate borrowers.

The successful candidate would have the opportunity to gain experience across a broad spectrum of finance mandates, including:

• corporate lending mandates (including sustainability linked facilities);
• leveraged and acquisition finance transactions;
• real estate and development finance transactions;
• project and energy transition financing;
• direct lending transactions;
• loan portfolio sales; and
• structured finance.

Background and experience:

Candidates should have a minimum of 0-3 years relevant finance PQE, but we will also consider candidates outside of this range. The successful candidate will be ambitious and enthusiastic and will excel in a fast-paced, collaborative work environment.

The firm 

A&L Goodbody (ALG) is a leading Irish law firm with five international offices in Dublin, Belfast, London, New York and San Francisco. There are currently 120 partners and over 900 employees. The strong international and domestic business community in Ireland forms a valuable part of the ALG client base. ALG is incredibly proud to be recognised as the leading Irish law firm in the Chambers and Partners Europe 2024 Guide with the highest number of Band 1 practice area rankings. ALG is also ranked as a 'top tier' law firm in The Legal 500 EMEA Guide 2024 and the IFLR1000 Guide 2024. The firm is consistently ranked number one in the Irish market and on a European level.

A sample of other recent notable awards include:

• Awarded the prestigious Company of the Year award at the National Diversity & Inclusion Awards 2025 hosted by the Irish Centre for Diversity.
• UK top ranked law firm 2025 – UK Chambers
• Tier 1 UK Law Firm – Legal500
• Best in Professional Services 2024 – Women in Business NI
• Recognised by Mergermarket as the #1 M&A legal advisor in Ireland by deal volume for 2024
• Winner of the Best Client Service Award by the Lawyer European Awards
• Future of Legal Services Innovation Award winners 2024  
• Awarded the Investors in Diversity Silver Mark in 2024 by the Irish Centre for Diversity
• Most Popular Graduate Recruiter in Law 2024 by GradIreland (for 13 consecutive years)
• Law firm of the year – Republic of Ireland 2023 at The Lawyer European Awards
• Irish Law Firm of the Year 2023 at the Chambers Europe Awards
• One of the top 50 most innovative law firms in Europe 2023 by the Financial Times
• Best client support 2023 by the Managing Partners Forum
• Business Working Responsibly Mark 2023

ALG has a reputation for leading the way in continuously developing its service to clients and internally to its business. This is delivered through the use of new processes, ways of working, innovative use of technology and marketing-leading business service teams.

A&L Goodbody offers you the opportunity to advance your career and develop your expertise. We provide a supportive environment which encourages our people to achieve their ambitions.

ALG is an equal opportunities employer. We value a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons, including those who wish to be considered for part-time working or job-sharing arrangements.

Accessibility

Accessibility: If you require any accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us and we will work with you to ensure the best possible candidate experience.