Associate Licensing

Job Title: Licensing Associate (NQ)

Ready to take your career to the next level

Were one of the UKs most forward-thinking law firms built on a foundation of innovation collaboration and ambition. Join us and lets shape the future together.

** Note to agencies we are in a period of exclusive direct sourcing for this role and are not accepting applications from agencies.

The role in 60 seconds

• Role: Associate (NQ)
• Team: Licensing Foot Anstey McKees
• Location: Belfast
• Working Pattern: Full-time/Part-time/Flexible
• Why this role matters: Being a part of a team with ambitious growth plans you will be given the platform to be involved in a broad range of complex work with exciting career prospects

What youll do

In this role youll:

• Play an active role focussed on local work across Northern Ireland across the hospitality and leisure sector
• Work across a broad spectrum of complex work and transactions including licensing commercial contracts corporate acquisitions property leases and advocacy
• Day to day you will take a solution led approach listening to clients challenges and understanding their businesses in order to provide tailored solutions

What were looking for

Were seeking someone who thrives in a fast-paced client-focused environment and brings:

• Having recently qualified or coming up to qualification you will have a good grounding in general commercial work with an interest in licensing and related court advocacy
• Training and development within licensing will be provided in abundance from a supportive team setting you up for success.
• Commitment to delivering an exceptional client experience in every interaction
• Youll share our passion for innovation collaboration and achieving great things together.

Join a seriously ambitious firm

At Foot Anstey McKees were committed to making a difference for our people our clients and society. Heres what makes us stand out:

• An ambitious growth strategy that opens up opportunities for our people to make their mark.
• A client base that spans household names thriving startups and ambitious enterprises.
• A culture built on our values of being refreshingly human entrepreneurial inclusive and collaborative.
• A strong focus on being a responsible business with a commitment to sustainability and giving back to our communities.
• Comprehensive professional development and training whatever your role and level we have training that will support you to achieve your goals.
• In June 2025 McKees joined forces with Foot Anstey enabling us to better support our clients and create more opportunities for our employees.

Progressive benefits tailored to you

We believe our people are our greatest asset. Thats why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional growth and personal wellbeing including:

• Competitive salary and performance-linked bonus.
• Employee sabbaticals
• Enhanced parental leave policies.
• Private healthcare and wellbeing initiatives (e.g. mental health support gym memberships).
• An open flexible working environment.

Ready to apply

• Hit the Apply Now button.
• Send us your CV and a quick note on why this role is perfect for you.
• Our team will review your application and be in touch whatever the outcome.
• Invited for interview
• With a straightforward process typically involving two interviews our talent acquisition team will guide you through every step ensuring you feel confident and prepared to show us what you can do.
• Were here to support your individual needs. If you require any adaptations or adjustments were more than happy to accommodate these. Before your interview well contact you to discuss the themes well cover and answer any questions you might have.
• If youd like to visit our offices prior to your interview or would like help testing your kit for your virtual interview just let us know.

Lets make your next career move the start of something extraordinary.