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Employer Profiles

The School of Law at Queen's is delighted to be partnering with a range of leading businesses, around shared agendas. These employer partners offer a range of value-added opportunities for students, including work placements, work-based projects, research opportunities, graduate employment opportunities, etc.

We look forward to strengthening this partnership working with established and emerging companies, as we appreciate how this enriches the student experience.


Allen & Overy Established in 2011, Allen & Overy’s (A&O) Northern Ireland office currently employs over 550, making it the firm’s biggest office after London. The Belfast operation includes the Legal Services Centre as well as the A&O Belfast Support Services Centre which delivers a range of business support services to the firm’s global network.
A&L Goodbody A&L Goodbody works with domestic and international companies and Government bodies in relation to their business activities in Northern Ireland. Providing a full range of legal services including corporate, banking and financial services, commercial property and litigation, the company has significant experience of advising on challenging and complex assignments.
Arthur Cox Arthur Cox is an “all-island” legal firm with offices in Belfast and Dublin. It also has offices in London, New York and San Francisco. The company has a progressive outlook, with the practice encompassing all aspects of corporate and business law. Operating for over 100 years, it works with clients to deliver the best service and support. The firm fosters an independent, and entrepreneurial spirit of innovation.
Attorney General for Northern Ireland The Office of the Attorney General for Northern Ireland supports the Attorney General for Northern Ireland in carrying out her functions. These functions include her role as chief legal adviser to the Northern Ireland Executive as well as her general role in protecting the rule of law. The Attorney also has a statutory role in relation to inquests, charities, deprivation of liberty and other matters. Recruitment/job opportunities are notified on the organisation’s website or via NICS general recruitment notifications.
Baker McKenzie Baker McKenzie is a leading global law firm, with 77 offices and 4 centers in 46 countries. It’s Belfast centre provides a full service offering, delivering high-quality local solutions across a broad range of practices. Its client base consists primarily of venture capital funds, investment banks, technology powerhouses and household brand names.
BDO Northern Ireland BDO Northern Ireland is a leading Accountancy and Business Advisory firm, based in Belfast City Centre and has been serving its clients for more than 30 years. Whilst part of BDO Global, BDO NI is an independently owned partnership specialising in helping businesses, whether start-ups or multinationals, to grow. As a member of the BDO network, BDO NI is part of the largest European led Audit, Tax and Advisory practice
Carson McDowell As a large law firm, Carson McDowell’s practice areas include: corporate, planning, construction, banking, healthcare, regulatory and professional discipline, employment, real estate, litigation – in addition to growth sectors like energy and technology.  It has over 180 staff, and more than half of its 100 solicitors are female.  The firm advises local businesses and high-profile international clients.  Carson McDowell is the highest ranked NI law firm in the 2020 editions of the legal profession's two most respected industry guides.
Citi The EMEA Legal division is a critical part of Citi and provides a wide range of services, support and advice to many business areas, including general advice, transaction negotiation, document drafting and execution, as well as oversight of regulatory developments and requirements. The EMEA Legal division now has a sizeable presence in Belfast with a team of close to 150 staff.
Cleaver Fulton Rankin Cleaver Fulton Rankin is a commercial law firm in Northern Ireland, providing a full legal service to both commercial and private clients, including family businesses, SMEs, international & global companies, government bodies, public sector organisations, financial institutions and charities. As part of its commitment to learning and development, the firm offers two training programmes including the work experience and trainee solicitor programme.
Courts Service of Ireland The Library and Legal Research department of the Courts Service employs both Judicial Assistants and Research Support Associates. Both teams work together to support the legal and research needs of the judiciary and the Courts Service. Judicial Assistants work primarily with members of the Judiciary. They undertake legal research assignments, provide drafting, summarisation and proofreading support to judges, and some attend court. The Research Support Associates undertake research for judges of all jurisdictions. They also work with Judicial Assistants on wider legal projects for the benefit of the judiciary and the organisation. These roles are replete with opportunities to gain a unique insight into the various legal disciplines, the role of Judges, and the general functioning of the courts.
DAC Beachcroft DAC Beachcroft is an international legal business with over 2,600 colleagues and a diverse range of capabilities. The company has 11 offices in the UK as well as offices in Dublin, Madrid, Paris, Singapore, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Miami. DAC Beachcroft is a founding member of the Legalign Alliance; it is known for its presence in sectors such as Insurance, Health and Real Estate (complemented by a fast-growing Business Advisory capability). The company represents clients ranging from household names to Government Departments and NHS bodies. Acting for the majority of the top 30 insurance and financial services companies operating in the UK, DAC Beachcroft is also the asset management lawyers for the UK’s largest shopping centres and top housebuilders.
Deloitte Deloitte’s staff are problem solvers, innovators, creators, thinkers and doers. Deloitte Belfast offers high quality professional business services to help solve clients most complex problems. The company offers Consulting, Tax, Audit and Cyber services to a vast range of clients. These clients are local, UK and global, across private, public and financial services sectors.
DLA Piper DLA Piper is a global law firm with lawyers located in more than 40 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific.  Formed following a merger in 2005, clients now range from multinational enterprises to emerging companies developing industry-leading technologies. The Dublin office specializes in offering globally benchmarked legal and tax advice, with its initial focus being on life sciences, technology and the financial services sectors.
Elliott Duffy Garrett Elliott Duffy Garrett is a locally owned and independent law firm in Northern Ireland, with strong cross-border, GB and global contacts. The firm was established in the uncertain political climate of 1973 by James Elliott, Gerard Duffy and Brian Garrett - three lawyers from very different backgrounds who shared a common aspiration: to set up a specialist commercial, cross community law firm. More than forty-five years on, Elliott Duffy Garrett enjoys an excellent reputation as a highly respected player in the local legal sector.
Eversheds Sutherland Eversheds Sutherland is the only all-island full-service international law firm, providing expert legal services to a predominately business client base. Its 68 offices and more than 200 relationship firms across Europe, the US, Asia, Africa and the Middle East work in a collaborative partnership with clients to provide a seamless service and deliver premium legal advice.
Factor Founded in 2007, Factor is a global provider of complex legal work at scale, with offices in Belfast, Chicago, London, New York and Wroclaw. The Belfast office specialises in combining people, process and technology to build intelligent solutions for global clients, including more than 50 of the Fortune/FTSE 100 and 8 of the 10 largest global banks, who are repeat clients.
FieldFisher Fieldfisher is a law firm built around people with all their diversity, the company strikes a healthy balance between legal excellence and a down-to-earth practical approach to meet clients' needs. With a belief that The Future is Human, the emphasis is on a collaborative approach with an intense focus on the end-user – considering carefully how to shape services to add the most value to the client base.
FinTrU Founded in 2013, FinTrU is a multi-award winning Financial Services company working with large International Investment Banks.  FinTrU works with clients to find solutions to help them meet with their regulations in areas such as; Legal, Risk, Compliance, KYC, Operations and Consultancy. Their clients are all Tier 1 Investment Banks based in London, New York, Tokyo, Frankfurt and Paris. FinTrU employs over 500 people across four offices in Belfast and Derry/Londonderry.
Gateley The first UK law firm to list on the London Stock Exchange, Gateley is a forward thinking and straight-talking legal and professional services group with legal services at its core. We work with start-ups and SMEs through to large corporates and public sector organisations across the UK. In 2019 Gateley was recognised as the most active corporate legal adviser by Experian MarketIQ for both 2019 and the first six months of 2020.
Grant Thornton Northern Ireland Grant Thornton Northern Ireland is part of Grant Thornton Ireland, with the latter being Ireland’s fastest growing professional services firm. With over 1,450 people in 7 offices across Ireland and 56,000 located in over 143 countries around the world, we bring you the local knowledge, national expertise and global presence to help you and your business succeed. Clients choose us because the breadth of financial and business services they need is available, delivered innovatively and always to the highest standards. Grant Thornton operates from offices in Dublin, Belfast, Cork, Galway, Kildare, Limerick and Longford.
Herbert Smith Freehills Herbert Smith Freehills' pioneering global Alternative Legal Services business delivers innovative, market-leading solutions in respect of high-volume, document-intensive legal work. A global team of over 350 lawyers, legal analysts and eDiscovery specialists work closely with their counterparts across ALT's global network to provide a seamless, round-the-clock service to clients. By combining cutting-edge technology with legal expertise, the company has created a cost-competitive, bespoke offering which is tailored to clients' requirements.
Housing Rights Housing Rights is a registered charity that has been helping people in Northern Ireland deal with housing problems since 1964. Housing Rights works to improve lives by tackling homelessness and housing problems. We offer a free and confidential advice and advocacy service to members of the public and to other housing and advice professionals across Northern Ireland. Our services include a mediation service for the private rented sector; provision of legal information and training and we also carry out policy work to help effect positive change.
Invest Northern Ireland Invest Northern Ireland is the region’s economic development agency. It grows the local economy by helping businesses to compete internationally, attracting high quality inward investment, and stimulating a culture of entrepreneurship and innovation. Invest NI helps businesses succeed through a combination of financial support, tailored guidance and information. It support sectors that offer high returns for the Northern Ireland economy by helping to build the connections and infrastructure that will promote excellence in specific areas.

Allen & Overy

Established in 2011, Allen & Overy’s (A&O) Northern Ireland office currently employs over 550, making it the firm’s biggest office after London. The Belfast operation includes the Legal Services Centre as well as the A&O Belfast Support Services Centre which delivers a range of business support services to the firm’s global network.

A&L Goodbody

A&L Goodbody works with domestic and international companies and Government bodies in relation to their business activities in Northern Ireland. Providing a full range of legal services including corporate, banking and financial services, commercial property and litigation, the company has significant experience of advising on challenging and complex assignments.

Arthur Cox

Arthur Cox is an “all-island” legal firm with offices in Belfast and Dublin. It also has offices in London, New York and San Francisco. The company has a progressive outlook, with the practice encompassing all aspects of corporate and business law. Operating for over 100 years, it works with clients to deliver the best service and support. The firm fosters an independent, and entrepreneurial spirit of innovation.

Attorney General for Northern Ireland

The Office of the Attorney General for Northern Ireland supports the Attorney General for Northern Ireland in carrying out her functions. These functions include her role as chief legal adviser to the Northern Ireland Executive as well as her general role in protecting the rule of law. The Attorney also has a statutory role in relation to inquests, charities, deprivation of liberty and other matters. Recruitment/job opportunities are notified on the organisation’s website or via NICS general recruitment notifications.

Baker McKenzie

Baker McKenzie is a leading global law firm, with 77 offices and 4 centers in 46 countries. It’s Belfast centre provides a full service offering, delivering high-quality local solutions across a broad range of practices. Its client base consists primarily of venture capital funds, investment banks, technology powerhouses and household brand names.

BDO Northern Ireland

BDO Northern Ireland is a leading Accountancy and Business Advisory firm, based in Belfast City Centre and has been serving its clients for more than 30 years. Whilst part of BDO Global, BDO NI is an independently owned partnership specialising in helping businesses, whether start-ups or multinationals, to grow. As a member of the BDO network, BDO NI is part of the largest European led Audit, Tax and Advisory practice

Carson McDowell

As a large law firm, Carson McDowell’s practice areas include: corporate, planning, construction, banking, healthcare, regulatory and professional discipline, employment, real estate, litigation – in addition to growth sectors like energy and technology.  It has over 180 staff, and more than half of its 100 solicitors are female.  The firm advises local businesses and high-profile international clients.  Carson McDowell is the highest ranked NI law firm in the 2020 editions of the legal profession's two most respected industry guides.

Citi

The EMEA Legal division is a critical part of Citi and provides a wide range of services, support and advice to many business areas, including general advice, transaction negotiation, document drafting and execution, as well as oversight of regulatory developments and requirements. The EMEA Legal division now has a sizeable presence in Belfast with a team of close to 150 staff.

Cleaver Fulton Rankin

Cleaver Fulton Rankin is a commercial law firm in Northern Ireland, providing a full legal service to both commercial and private clients, including family businesses, SMEs, international & global companies, government bodies, public sector organisations, financial institutions and charities. As part of its commitment to learning and development, the firm offers two training programmes including the work experience and trainee solicitor programme.

Courts Service of Ireland

The Library and Legal Research department of the Courts Service employs both Judicial Assistants and Research Support Associates. Both teams work together to support the legal and research needs of the judiciary and the Courts Service. Judicial Assistants work primarily with members of the Judiciary. They undertake legal research assignments, provide drafting, summarisation and proofreading support to judges, and some attend court. The Research Support Associates undertake research for judges of all jurisdictions. They also work with Judicial Assistants on wider legal projects for the benefit of the judiciary and the organisation. These roles are replete with opportunities to gain a unique insight into the various legal disciplines, the role of Judges, and the general functioning of the courts.

DAC Beachcroft

DAC Beachcroft is an international legal business with over 2,600 colleagues and a diverse range of capabilities. The company has 11 offices in the UK as well as offices in Dublin, Madrid, Paris, Singapore, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Miami. DAC Beachcroft is a founding member of the Legalign Alliance; it is known for its presence in sectors such as Insurance, Health and Real Estate (complemented by a fast-growing Business Advisory capability). The company represents clients ranging from household names to Government Departments and NHS bodies. Acting for the majority of the top 30 insurance and financial services companies operating in the UK, DAC Beachcroft is also the asset management lawyers for the UK’s largest shopping centres and top housebuilders.

Deloitte

Deloitte’s staff are problem solvers, innovators, creators, thinkers and doers. Deloitte Belfast offers high quality professional business services to help solve clients most complex problems. The company offers Consulting, Tax, Audit and Cyber services to a vast range of clients. These clients are local, UK and global, across private, public and financial services sectors.

DLA Piper

DLA Piper is a global law firm with lawyers located in more than 40 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific.  Formed following a merger in 2005, clients now range from multinational enterprises to emerging companies developing industry-leading technologies. The Dublin office specializes in offering globally benchmarked legal and tax advice, with its initial focus being on life sciences, technology and the financial services sectors.

Elliott Duffy Garrett

Elliott Duffy Garrett is a locally owned and independent law firm in Northern Ireland, with strong cross-border, GB and global contacts. The firm was established in the uncertain political climate of 1973 by James Elliott, Gerard Duffy and Brian Garrett - three lawyers from very different backgrounds who shared a common aspiration: to set up a specialist commercial, cross community law firm. More than forty-five years on, Elliott Duffy Garrett enjoys an excellent reputation as a highly respected player in the local legal sector.

Eversheds Sutherland

Eversheds Sutherland is the only all-island full-service international law firm, providing expert legal services to a predominately business client base. Its 68 offices and more than 200 relationship firms across Europe, the US, Asia, Africa and the Middle East work in a collaborative partnership with clients to provide a seamless service and deliver premium legal advice.

Factor

Founded in 2007, Factor is a global provider of complex legal work at scale, with offices in Belfast, Chicago, London, New York and Wroclaw. The Belfast office specialises in combining people, process and technology to build intelligent solutions for global clients, including more than 50 of the Fortune/FTSE 100 and 8 of the 10 largest global banks, who are repeat clients.

FieldFisher

Fieldfisher is a law firm built around people with all their diversity, the company strikes a healthy balance between legal excellence and a down-to-earth practical approach to meet clients' needs. With a belief that The Future is Human, the emphasis is on a collaborative approach with an intense focus on the end-user – considering carefully how to shape services to add the most value to the client base. 

FinTrU

Founded in 2013, FinTrU is a multi-award winning Financial Services company working with large International Investment Banks.  FinTrU works with clients to find solutions to help them meet with their regulations in areas such as; Legal, Risk, Compliance, KYC, Operations and Consultancy. Their clients are all Tier 1 Investment Banks based in London, New York, Tokyo, Frankfurt and Paris. FinTrU employs over 500 people across four offices in Belfast and Derry/Londonderry.

Gateley

The first UK law firm to list on the London Stock Exchange, Gateley is a forward thinking and straight-talking legal and professional services group with legal services at its core. We work with start-ups and SMEs through to large corporates and public sector organisations across the UK. In 2019 Gateley was recognised as the most active corporate legal adviser by Experian MarketIQ for both 2019 and the first six months of 2020.

Grant Thornton Northern Ireland

Grant Thornton Northern Ireland is part of Grant Thornton Ireland, with the latter being Ireland’s fastest growing professional services firm. With over 1,450 people in 7 offices across Ireland and 56,000 located in over 143 countries around the world, we bring you the local knowledge, national expertise and global presence to help you and your business succeed. Clients choose us because the breadth of financial and business services they need is available, delivered innovatively and always to the highest standards. Grant Thornton operates from offices in Dublin, Belfast, Cork, Galway, Kildare, Limerick and Longford.

Herbert Smith Freehills

Herbert Smith Freehills' pioneering global Alternative Legal Services business delivers innovative, market-leading solutions in respect of high-volume, document-intensive legal work. A global team of over 350 lawyers, legal analysts and eDiscovery specialists work closely with their counterparts across ALT's global network to provide a seamless, round-the-clock service to clients. By combining cutting-edge technology with legal expertise, the company has created a cost-competitive, bespoke offering which is tailored to clients' requirements.

Housing Rights

Housing Rights is a registered charity that has been helping people in Northern Ireland deal with housing problems since 1964. Housing Rights works to improve lives by tackling homelessness and housing problems. We offer a free and confidential advice and advocacy service to members of the public and to other housing and advice professionals across Northern Ireland. Our services include a mediation service for the private rented sector; provision of legal information and training and we also carry out policy work to help effect positive change.

Invest Northern Ireland

Invest Northern Ireland is the region’s economic development agency. It grows the local economy by helping businesses to compete internationally, attracting high quality inward investment, and stimulating a culture of entrepreneurship and innovation. Invest NI helps businesses succeed through a combination of financial support, tailored guidance and information. It support sectors that offer high returns for the Northern Ireland economy by helping to build the connections and infrastructure that will promote excellence in specific areas.

JMK Solicitors

Since 2003 JMK Solicitors have successfully helped tens of thousands of people recover compensation. JMK Solicitors have been the Number 1 personal injury solicitors practice in NI since 2015; the firm is accredited by the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers.

Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins is an international law firm with internationally recognised practices across a wide spectrum of transactional, litigation, corporate and regulatory areas. It’s teams of sharp and intelligent people have built one of the few global law firms with truly integrated strength in the major financial centres across Europe, the United States, the Middle East and Asia. Energetic recruits who wish to make an important contribution are required for the growing London office – people who will relish playing a key role in international projects and working alongside fellow lawyers worldwide.

Law Centre NI

Since Committed to changing lives and changing law, Law Centre NI provides free and independent legal advice and assistance on employment rights, social security, immigration and asylum. Law Centre NI also drives change through policy development and provides support to the advice sector through public legal information, training and quality assurance. Law Centre NI is committed to providing access to justice and developing the social justice lawyers of the future.

Linklaters

From a shifting geopolitical landscape to the exponential growth in FinTech, this is a time of unprecedented change. Linklaters supports its clients with market-leading legal insight and innovation. Linklaters colleagues are true team players, and very generous with their time in supporting new entrants to the company.

McCann FitzGerald

McCann FitzGerald is owned by 77 partners and employs over 600 people, including 350 lawyers and legal support staff. The company offers expert, forward-thinking legal counsel to clients in Ireland and around the world. Its deep knowledge spans a range of industry sectors – seeing around corners and tailoring solutions to fit client needs. Success is measured by the results achieved for clients. To this end, the company recruits and retains exceptional legal talent and invests significantly in continuing professional development. People’s differences are valued and the company encourages collaborative work practices that produce innovative thinking and creative solutions. At McCann FitzGerald, the graduate training programmes are designed to help participants reach their potential. Trainee solicitors thrive in the fast-paced yet supportive environment, where they are valued and encouraged to excel. Trainees will have the opportunity to work on large commercial transactions, alongside experienced lawyers.

Mills Selig

Mills Selig is an innovative and progressive corporate and commercial law firm. Trusted locally and throughout the UK and Ireland, the team’s unparalleled expertise and professionalism covers the full spectrum of legal services. The company brings a business mind-set to legal practice. Staff think like clients - focusing on efficiency, effectiveness and above all, results.

Millar McCall Wylie

Millar McCall Wylie is a progressive commercial law firm in Northern Ireland with offices in Belfast City Centre and East Belfast. This award winning firm delivers legal services across an extensive range of practice areas, and is the chosen practice for many leading national and international businesses and private clients alike.

NI Judicial Appointments Commission

Established in 2005 the NI Judicial Appointments Commission (NIJAC) is an independent public body established to manage a system for selecting and appointing members to Judicial office, up to High Court Judge level. NIJAC aims to select the best people based on merit and promote diversity in the judiciary; it has a staff team of 12 people providing professional advice and administrative support to the Commission and its Committees.

O'Reilly Stewart Solicitors

As a law firm in Belfast and Northern Ireland, O’Reilly Stewart Solicitors specialise in the areas of Dispute Resolution, Healthcare Law, Employment Law, Commercial and Residential Property, Judicial Review, Banking, Corporate and Commercial Law and Licensing.  The firm is a strong commercial and litigation practice, with a specialised Healthcare team dealing with medical negligence.

Pinsent Masons

Pinsent Masons is a global commercial law firm with 3,500 people across 4 continents. Delivering innovative solutions to a range of clients in five global sectors, the company provides advice on high profile and cutting edge local, national and international deals and disputes. Pinsent Masons strives to be at the forefront of innovation in the legal market place. Recruits are required with ideas and opinions, confidence and intellectual curiosity - who can form relationships and build networks to drive the success of the company.

PwC

Opportunities are at the heart of a career with PwC. Recruits can expect to be part of a stimulating  environment working on challenging projects with access to a world of opportunity and experiences, in a culture that embraces difference. Regardless of the degree or background, PwC have a range of roles to suit everyone. The company offers work experience and graduate opportunities in Actuarial, Audit, Consulting, Deals, Legal, Risk Assurance, Tax or Technology. Take the opportunity of a lifetime by applying to PwC.

Quigg Golden

Quigg Golden is a legal practice specialising in Construction and Procurement law with over 20 years’ experience delivering first class service to public and private sector clients. It’s expert team is comprised of engineers, quantity surveyors, lawyers and non-practising barristers. A holistic approach provides the experience required to offer advice in a practical and commercially focused manner that consistently delivers excellence for clients.

Radius

Radius provides housing, care and support to over 33,000 homes. Radius is a social enterprise employing over 1,000 people and managing 12,500 properties in 80 towns across Northern Ireland. Radius has a social housing presence in all 11 council areas, serviced by a regional office networking spanning Belfast, Holywood, Ballymena, Newry and Derry/Londonderry.

TLT

Founded as part of the “new wave” of law firms, TLT has seen exponential growth year on year. Operating in all UK jurisdictions (including a Belfast office) and across 7 sectors, we combine traditional legal practices with a commercially-agile mindset to create successful solutions for our clients.

Travers Smith

Travers Smith is a leading law firm, based in London and Paris. The company’s clients include financial services organisations and business enterprises involved in large and complex UK and cross-border activities. The firm supports clients in addressing challenges, and works to help them achieve their goals and ambitions.

Tughans

Tughans is a commercial law firm based in Belfast, which has supported the success of local businesses since 1896. The company is a legal services ‘provider of choice’ for Northern Ireland’s leading businesses and public sector bodies,  offering a progressive approach in terms of pragmatic and commercial solutions. With innovation at heart, it is this dynamic attitude which helps maintain positive momentum.  The intelligence, creativity and endeavour of our staff team are at the heart of Tughan’s success.  Employees are given a level of autonomy which enables them to grow and develop whilst ensuring there is support available when required. 