At Tughans, our people are our strength. Their intelligence, creativity, and drive deliver our success.

As one of Northern Ireland’s leading law firms, we embrace agility, innovation, and a forward-thinking mindset. We never settle for “good enough” — we push boundaries and aim higher.

We are looking for bright, open, bold, and collaborative individuals — people who challenge and welcome challenge, and take pride in delivering excellence.

You will gain hands-on experience on high-profile transactions, with expert guidance and long-term career development.

We offer competitive salaries, an attractive bonus scheme for solicitors, private medical insurance, life assurance, income protection, well-being initiatives, volunteering opportunities, and an extra day off for your birthday.

Due to continued growth, we’re hiring across multiple departments. If you’re ready to thrive in a dynamic, ambitious firm — we want to hear from you.

We are currently recruiting for the following Belfast-based roles:

Solicitor – Commercial Litigation

Tughans’ Commercial Litigation team is recognised for its strength in handling complex, high‑value disputes across multiple sectors, delivering technically strong, commercially focused advice aligned to client priorities.

Due to continued growth, the firm is recruiting two Solicitors with solid commercial litigation experience, ideally including contested construction matters. The successful candidates will manage a varied caseload of commercial disputes, prepare pleadings and legal submissions, advise on litigation strategy, engage in settlement and ADR processes, and support senior lawyers on high‑value matters, while also contributing to business development.

Suitable applicants will have 2–6 years’ PQE, strong drafting and advocacy skills, excellent client communication abilities, and the capacity to work independently, with construction litigation experience and ADR exposure considered advantageous.

Solicitor – Corporate

Tughans Corporate team is expanding, and we are looking for talented corporate lawyers (up to 10 years PQE) to join our growing team.

Our Corporate team is one of the most active in Northern Ireland, advising on high-profile M&A, private equity, and venture capital transactions. You’ll work on high-profile, market-leading transactions with a collaborative and ambitious team, advising a diverse range of clients.

We act for a diverse client base spanning private and public companies, private equity funds, entrepreneurs, and investors across a wide range of sectors.

Solicitor – Contracts & Technology / Energy

We are seeking ambitious and commercially minded solicitors with 2+ years’ PQE, qualified to practise in Northern Ireland, to join our market-leading Contracts & Technology and Energy teams.

• In Contracts & Technology, you will advise on commercial agreements, data protection, IP, and technology matters, including AI and cyber security.
• In Energy, your focus will be on commercial contracts and regulatory matters in the energy sector.

These are fantastic opportunities to work on significant transactions and develop in a growing area of legal practice under expert supervision.

Important Information for Applicants

• All roles are based from our Belfast office.
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
• Solicitors must be qualified to practise in Northern Ireland.

Apply Now

Please send your CV and short cover letter outlining your suitability to: recruitment@tughans.com

We look forward to hearing from you.