Job Title: Senior Associate – Legal Operations (Corporate & Commercial)
Location: Belfast
About the Role
Our client, a global professional services organisation, is seeking a Senior Associate to join their expanding Legal Operations team. This specialist area brings together expertise across law, regulation, technology, data, and project delivery to support clients with a broad range of complex business challenges. Work can range from supporting large-scale contract review projects, assisting with individual negotiations, or managing structured client engagement programmes.
This role is suited to legal professionals with a strong background in commercial contracts who are interested in applying their skills in a dynamic and innovative environment.
Key Responsibilities
Day-to-day responsibilities will vary depending on client requirements, but typically may include:
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts
- Applying structured processes and playbooks to contract negotiations
- Escalating complex matters and collaborating with subject matter experts to ensure accurate and timely resolutions
- Reviewing and analysing legal and contractual documentation to identify key issues, risks, and inconsistencies
- Ensuring quality, consistency, and efficiency across all workstreams
About You
We are keen to hear from candidates who can demonstrate:
- Experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements (gained in-house or within a law firm setting)
- A degree or equivalent qualification in law
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels
- Analytical thinking with a problem-solving mindset and attention to detail
- A proactive, self-motivated approach with the ability to manage tasks independently as well as contribute to a team environment
What’s on Offer
- Industry-leading salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to join a fast-growing, global team with exposure to high-quality work
- A supportive environment with a focus on professional development
- Genuine scope for career progression within an international network
For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Ciaran Gallagher.
VANRATH acts as an agency and employment business for permanent recruitment and the supply of temporary workers.
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