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A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with 48 offices in 28 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world’s most dynamic markets enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future.
We offer exceptional opportunities for our people, including the chance to work for the world’s leading businesses, to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work. We aim to help you and your career thrive while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients.
Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming how we manage our business, or ensuring smooth operations, this environment allows you to belong and excel. We provide top-tier training and development, are committed to an inclusive environment, and support your wellbeing through flexible ways of working.
What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. Together, we will redefine success.
The Team
A&O Shearman’s Advanced Delivery Legal (ADL) team plays an increasing role in delivering key aspects of major litigation cases and transactions, coordinating teams of lawyers globally. ADL is integral to our advanced legal service delivery, utilizing technology to complement traditional legal services worldwide. We foster a collaborative culture where talented individuals can flourish and achieve great things.
The Role
We have a new opportunity for an Associate to join the Real Estate team in our Belfast office. We seek qualified lawyers with real estate law experience.
The Belfast Real Estate team handles a range of matters across the firm’s product lines, focusing on general real estate, development, finance, acquisitions, disposals, landlord and tenant issues, and supporting our global real estate network. As part of the team, you will develop recognition as a subject matter expert, drive innovation, lead projects, develop new workstreams, and build client relationships.
What you will do
* Enhance drafting and analytical skills
* Apply specialist legal knowledge
* Spot issues and prepare reports/drafts
* Lead projects and teams
* Conduct due diligence and demonstrate independent thinking
* Quality control work of junior team members
* Provide training to juniors
* Engage in business development and manage client relationships
* Identify opportunities for innovation and technology use
Who we are looking for
* Qualified solicitor with real estate law experience
* Strong knowledge of real estate transactions, including finance, landlord and tenant, lease, and title review
* Attention to detail
* Organizational skills to manage multiple deadlines
* Relationship-building skills; a team player who can inspire confidence
* High affinity with legal technology
If you require additional support during recruitment due to a disability or health condition, please contact our recruitment team for adjustments. We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or other protected characteristics.
We value flexible working and embrace hybrid models, allowing up to 40% remote work while maintaining in-person collaboration for growth and success.
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