The Opportunity The Role Senior Solicitors are experienced qualified Solicitors, who supervise the work of our Solicitors, Trainees and Legal Analysts on a day-to-day basis. Senior Solicitors also play a proactive role supporting the senior team with strategic management and delivery of matters, as well as the development of our junior team. They are expected to be able to lead certain projects, escalating to Managers who will support as necessary. Senior Solicitors are likely to have a particular area of specialism within Corporate, in which they are capable of delivering complex work, as well as being closely involved in developing processes and know-how for the wider team. Primary Responsibilities: Scoping and setting-up new matters and conducting fee earning work directly, as well as supervising and training teams. Supports with pricing at the outset of a matter and then assists in managing costs and billing throughout. Maintains an up-to-date knowledge of relevant areas of law, providing technical excellence in relation to one (or more) of the specialist areas of the corporate practice. Working with legal technology tools appropriate to the relevant matter (e.g. artificial intelligence tools for DD) and keeping up to date with technological advances. Assists with preparing pitch documents and likely to attend client presentations and assist more generally with business development. Liaising with clients and teams elsewhere in the firm as required on fee-earning or other projects. The responsibilities outlined above cannot totally encompass or define all tasks that may be required of the post-holder. The outline of responsibilities given above may, therefore, vary from time to time without materially changing either the character or level of responsibility or grade. Qualifications, skills & experience Essential Qualified solicitor or barrister in England and Wales or Northern Ireland, but Republic of Ireland or other common law jurisdictions will be considered. (If not qualified in England and Wales then willing to complete process to requalify as such, if required.) A minimum of 3 years' PQE is required, with most experience ideally in Corporate, particularly M&A. Applicants who do not meet the 3-year PQE requirement but believe they have relevant exceptional circumstances can submit a supporting statement describing their qualifications, skills, and experience, such as substantial time spent on Corporate work during or before their training contract or qualification. Proven experience of supervising and supporting a legal team. Strong drive to innovate legal services through technology. Competencies Personal Leadership Technical Capability Collaborates with others Plans and Delivers Outcomes Enhances the Client Experience Contributes to building the Firm Closing Date for applications is Thursday 13 November 2025 at 5 pm Team Digital Legal Delivery Working Pattern Full time Location Belfast Contract type Permanent Contract Diversity & Inclusion We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding. At Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, we align your growth and ambition with ours. We invest in your personal and professional growth and support you to achieve your ambitions. And you share responsibility for playing a part in delivering the firm’s growth and ambition too. A leading global law firm, with over 6,000 people, we are in the world's largest markets, key financial centres and major growth hubs. We’re recognised leaders in demanding contentious matters, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private transactions. We’re immersed in the many challenges facing our clients. We’re invested and resourceful. We understand the part technology and digitalisation play in the delivery of legal services. We want to make a positive impact wherever in the world we operate. You’ll have the opportunity to engage with this with an open mind and curiosity. We are known for our diverse perspectives and renowned for our culture. Being human, bold and outstanding are more than our values: you’ll discover they are our lived experience. And by being ambitious for your growth and ours, we’ll achieve our goals together. Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer: Your growth. Our ambition.