Associate - Licensing

The Licensing Associate position at Foot Anstey McKees in Belfast offers an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking law firm renowned for its innovation and collaboration. This role is integral to the firm's ambitious growth plans, providing exposure to a diverse range of complex work within the hospitality and leisure sectors across Northern Ireland.

As a Licensing Associate, you will engage in a variety of tasks, including handling licensing matters, drafting commercial contracts, overseeing corporate acquisitions, managing property leases, and conducting advocacy. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve adopting a solution-oriented approach, understanding clients' business challenges, and delivering tailored legal solutions.

The ideal candidate is a newly qualified solicitor or one approaching qualification, with a solid foundation in general commercial law and a keen interest in licensing and court advocacy. Foot Anstey McKees is committed to providing comprehensive training and development in licensing, ensuring your success within a supportive team environment. A dedication to delivering exceptional client service is essential.

Foot Anstey McKees offers a competitive salary complemented by a performance-linked bonus. Employees benefit from enhanced parental leave policies, private healthcare, wellbeing initiatives such as mental health support and gym memberships, and an open, flexible working environment.

Joining Foot Anstey McKees means becoming part of a firm with an ambitious growth strategy, a diverse client base ranging from household names to thriving startups, and a culture that values being refreshingly human, entrepreneurial, inclusive, and collaborative. The firm is committed to sustainability and community engagement, providing comprehensive professional development and training to support your career goals.