Commercial Solicitors
As one of the leading Commercial and Technology teams in Northern Ireland, we are seeking ambitious, qualified solicitors (3+ years’ PQE) who are eager to work on some of the most high‑profile and strategically important commercial transactions in the jurisdiction.
Our Commercial and Technology team is one of the fastest‑growing areas of the firm and is recognised as Band 1 for both IP and IT. Operating from our Belfast office, we deliver a full spectrum of legal services across Commercial Contracts, Data Protection, AI, Cyber Security and Intellectual Property. We pride ourselves on providing innovative, commercially minded support and delivering clear, practical solutions for our clients.
This role offers the chance to work with major international brands and household names, alongside excellent opportunities for personal development, career progression and exposure to cutting‑edge legal work. If you are a talented Commercial solicitor looking to join a dynamic, market‑leading Commercial & Technology team, we would love to hear from you!
Requirements
· Qualified candidates, with 3+ years PQE
· Experience of working within a large, medium or boutique commercial law team
· A keen interest to learn technically and through our various development programmes
· Excellent drafting skills, solid technical knowledge and good interpersonal ability
· Strong communication, client management and business development skills
· A team player who will actively engage with our culture and core values.
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.
· 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.
ALG is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons including those who wish to be considered for part-time working or job sharing arrangements.