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 – Healthcare

Tughans’ Healthcare team is recognised for advising public and private sector clients on complex, sensitive and often high‑profile healthcare matters. The team delivers technically strong, pragmatic advice in a highly regulated and evolving sector.

Due to continued growth, the firm is recruiting an Associate Solicitor to join its Healthcare team.

Suitable applicants will have, 2–6 years’ PQE, demonstrate experience advising on healthcare matters (including regulatory, public law, litigation or advisory healthcare work), strong legal research, drafting and analytical skills, excellent client communication and interpersonal abilities with a collaborative approach and commitment to professional development.

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

• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
• Solicitors must be qualified to practise in Northern Ireland.
• Flexible working and an agile working culture (role dependent)

Apply Now

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

We look forward to hearing from you.