Signatus Recruitment

New Business Development Director Salary: $225,000-$450,000 OTE, uncapped commissions + EQUITY Location: United States (Remote) Positions Available: 2 Signatus is retained exclusively by our client based in Ireland, who are rapidly scaling and expanding their service offerings across the UK, US, and Ireland. This company is a leader in their field and is an exciting startup at this stage of growth. We are recruiting 2 experienced, senior-level new business development directors to be based within these core US markets. If you've sold managed legal services and/or DSAR/e-discovery or contracting solutions into law firms, state or semi-state bodies, this could be a seriously lucrative next step in your growth journey. What You'll Be Doing as a New Business Development Director: Reporting directly to the Chief Commercial Officer, leveraging your knowledge of ALSP or legal tech sales, established client relationships, and strong commercial instincts to position our client as the go-to partner for scalable legal solutions. Driving $2-3M+ of new business per year through outbound BD and pipeline management. Developing and executing outbound sales strategies targeting senior legal executives. Selling high-value legal process solutions into major organizations. Leading long, complex sales cycles with senior legal stakeholders. Owning deals end-to-end-from prospecting to close. Building and managing key relationships with C-suite executives, senior partners, general counsels, and other stakeholders. What You'll Need: Ideally 10+ years of legal or professional services sales experience. A proven track record of closing large, complex deals regularly (c€2 million annually). A strong network and credibility with GCs, legal ops, and procurement teams in your core market. Essential experience selling legal tech, ALSP, DSAR, managed contracting solutions, or e-discovery solutions. No other experience will be considered at this stage. Why You Should Apply Now: Top-tier earning potential ($450,000 OTE year 1) with uncapped commissions on new revenue generated. Flexible location: roles available across the US east or west coast (remote-based). Join a well-backed, high-growth legal business with real momentum and financial backing. Be part of a team changing how legal services are delivered in a world's first AI-augmented and human-led legal tech application. Who You Should Contact: If you would like to discuss these roles in confidence, please submit your CV to our principal legal Consultant at or call . Candidates not based within or selling directly into these target US markets are unlikely to be contacted or eligible for these positions. If you're unsure about your relevance for the role, feel free to get in touch before applying.

In house solicitor Belfast 3-8+ PQE £40,000-£55,000 plus Benefits including Agile working Your new company We are recruiting on behalf of a global financial services client who are looking to appoint a qualified In house solicitor to their Belfast office. You will work as a senior legal manager within a team of accomplished lawyers, adding value to their core client services. Within this role, you will have a fantastic opportunity to liaise with key clients including managers of hedge funds within global financial services companies and tier one investment banking markets. The team offer extensive in house legal consulting and advisory experience and most lawyers are considered subject matter experts within their specialisms. Together with the people capabilities, the in house team also enjoy access and use of ground breaking legal technology tools to deliver services to their clients that you will not be exposed to in private practice. Your new role As an In house solicitor, you'll proactively assist in the management of a portfolio of high value clients. Your non legal functions will include the financial management of clients and business development activities relating to both new and existing clients. Additionally, you'll manage and deliver large projects by developing the project team and constantly assess the client's risk framework with one eye on continuous process improvement. Negotiating and amending commercial and financial contracts will be a specific strength of yours and you will ideally (but not essential) have some experience working with derivatives and their accompanying documentation & agreements. Knowledge of or previous experience in the Managed Legal Services or In-House industries would be advantageous and looked on favourably (but is not mandatory). What you need to succeed? A Qualified lawyer / solicitor with experience preferably gained within a commercial or corporate firm preferably with a seat in banking or finance. Any experience with derivatives and documentation agreements is considered highly desirable but not essential. Strong exposure to commercial contracts coupled with an excellent technical drafting ability to compliment your eye for detail. It is likely if you are 3-8 years PQE that you have strong communication and organisational skills as well as a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and ensure that deadlines are consistently met. Although we are looking for a senior In House solicitor, we also have scope to consider a NQ solicitor with a seat in banking or finance or with derivatives background and a mid level 2-4 year PQE solicitor with some financial, commercial or banking backgrounds. Your reward This presents as an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with a background in banking, finance or financial documentation to get into an In house solicitor role within a global company, in a relatively new team, to forge a new career path away from the demands of private practice. You will be exposed to high caliber work and liaise with key people within global companies, providing you with the opportunity to personally and professionally grow, and be supported all the way. As part of a relatively new team, you will be able to help shape the growth of this in house department and will be able to avail of the progression opportunities from within. You will receive company benefits including agile working and a collaborative environment to supplement a strong basic salary. Exposure to high value clients and complex work will help to develop you professionally also. What do I need to do now? Send your CV immediately to our Principal Consultant Fionntán Gamble who will contact you to discuss further. E: T: . All inquiries are treated in the strictest of confidence and your details are not shared with our clients without your express permission. If you are unsure if you are the right fit for this role, please feel free to call us for a confidential discussion anyway, as we will be glad to advise you of more suitable roles.

Signatus are working in partnership with a global law firm based in Belfast, to recruit a property solicitor into their growing team. Your new company is well established and one of the most recognized names across the UK, and internationally for the provision of full service legal solutions to FTSE clients and SMEs. Your new career path Experience that would be highly relevant to this role includes the ability to read, review and escalate title issues relating to property transactions of both a commercial and residential nature. No commercial experience is necessary. This is a newly created and hybrid role that sits between two teams, the property and banking teams, and is therefore integral for the smooth operations of both banking and property transactions. Full training is available in both the transactional banking and commercial property aspects of the role. What experience can you offer? As a qualified solicitor in England and Wales, NI or ROI, you will ideally offer experience from a commercial property, conveyancing or real estate background. PQE level should be a minimum of 2 years+. However, they are open to reviewing applicants at NQ level with relevant property training or senior applicants who can offer more rounded experience. What rewards can you reap? A basic salary relevant to your experience level plus on-the-job training, fantastic career development prospects, and an opportunity to forge a new career for yourself within a global team environment.

Signatus are working with a progressive, forward-thinking law firm who wish to recruit a Senior Commercial Litigation Solicitor, into their well-established Belfast team. This is a great opportunity for an ambitious, entrepreneurial lawyer to come into the Commercial Litigation department and assume a lot of responsibility from the outset, ultimately shaping the growth and development of this lucrative practice area for the firm. The Opportunity in this role is fantastic for a solicitor who wants to take on a body of work and apply themselves to growing out a practice area for a firm with a fantastic reputation, and solid referral streams already in place. Your development path goes directly to the Head of Commercial Litigation/Director and you will work directly with the firm's partners in strategising for growth. Your new role The Senior Commercial litigation solicitor will have conduct of and develop a large caseload of private fee-paying and commercial litigation clients. In a largely autonomous position but reporting into a Senior Partner, you will be exposed to a breadth of litigation matters for small business clients including: Debt recovery Insolvency Contractual disputes Media & Entertainment law Banking Property/construction disputes Miscellaneous business-related litigation Your caseload will consist of a blend of County Court and High Court matters therefore strong knowledge of procedural rules and practice directions are expected. All about you You will be a qualified solicitor with ideally between 5-8 years PQE and solid experience handling a range of commercial litigation matters. You will be able to demonstrate a commitment to delivering a high standard of service and have a high degree of personal integrity, commitment to fairness, diversity and equality. You will possess the ability to inspire and motivate colleagues and demonstrate leadership to junior staff members. A willingness to participate in business development events (sometimes outside of normal office hours but not frequently), as well as a continual interest in raising the firm's profile, to generate new business opportunities, should also be demonstrated. What you will be rewarded with? You will be rewarded with both a strong competitive salary and range of benefits to include Healthcare and Pension, together with the opportunity to grow and develop professionally in a collaborative firm. How you apply? Get in touch with our Principal Consultant Fionntán Gamble to discuss this and other opportunities in strict confidence. T: E: Job Category: Legal Job Type: Permanent Full-time Job Location: Belfast Apply for this position Full Name Email Phone Upload CV/Resume Allowed Type(s): .pdf, .doc, .docx Please check the box above to agree with the storage and handling of your data by Signatus Recruitment.

Business Development Manager (German Speaking) Belfast Our client, a global educational and technology company, is looking to recruit a Business Development Manager (German Speaking) into their growing team. If you consider yourself to be an outstanding salesperson, one with drive, expertise, and ambition, then you will relish this role. We are looking for the Business Development Manager (German Speaking) to have some experience ideally from a learning technologies B2B software sales background. What will I be doing? With overall responsibility for creating a new business acquisition strategy across multiple regions, this is a very important role in helping the company deliver on its existing sales strategy. You will have the support of and collaborate with other senior colleagues across the company to help you successfully build a significant sales pipeline. This will only be achieved through your deep understanding of customer needs across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Within the role, you will have responsibility for new business customer acquisitions, lead generation, responding to inbound queries, writing tender proposals, and delivering on targeted campaigns. Ultimately reporting to a head of sales, you will regularly work with a territory account manager and a marketing manager to help you execute your strategy effectively. Your clients will be diverse, with multifaceted requirements and will span both public and private sectors. Therefore, we need someone who is adaptable, versatile, and flexible in their approach. You will need to demonstrate at least 3 years' experience within a customer-focused B2B and consultative sales role. Naturally, you will be required to travel, attend networking events, tenders, pitches, and industry events; therefore, you will need to have the flexibility to do so when required. The ideal business developer is one who can demonstrate an ability to win both short-term tactical deals and long-term strategic customer wins. You should have highly evolved communication and organizational skills that translate well into presentation skills. You must have some knowledge of Learning Management Systems or SaaS applications, and you must be fluent in German to business-level proficiency. It would be helpful if you had experience of Moodle and Totara, Salesforce, or JIRA; however, they are not essential. What does success look like? Your key metric for success will be the level of new and existing business that you successfully close against your agreed targets. What is my reward? You will join this fast-growing and award-winning company in a very important role within their sales and marketing team. As well as a fantastic base salary for this often commission-only role, you will benefit from a bonus and OTE scheme that rewards high performance. You will join a truly rewarding and collaborative work environment. Company benefits include a new laptop, phone, employee perk box scheme, pension and bonus scheme, café discounts, payday drinks gatherings, supported educational assistance, 35 days' annual leave, wellbeing programs, and flexible working options among others. You would be hard-pressed to find a better employee benefits package that comes as standard anywhere else. The closing date is 16th February; therefore, do not delay in getting your CV to our principal consultant, Fionntán Gamble, who will call you with further information and a full job description. Job Category: Business Development Job Type: Permanent Full-time Job Location: Belfast, Remote working, Travel Apply for this position Full Name Email Phone Upload CV/Resume Allowed Type(s): .pdf, .doc, .docx Please check the box above to agree with the storage and handling of your data by Signatus Recruitment.

Signatus are recruiting a Head of Commercial Law for a growing indigenous law firm based in Belfast. They are a multi-office outfit with industry-leading, chambers-ranked partners in key practice areas. Owing to increased client demand and future growth plans, they are intending to recruit an experienced and reputable solicitor to take over the running of the commercial department, and help drive the future development plans of the firm. Senior solicitors and junior partners who have significant experience in any area of commercial law will be of interest. Anyone with a client following who can make an immediate impact would be of significant interest, but a following is not essential. Areas of law that might be of particular interest include (contentious and non-contentious) Construction, Media (contentious and non-contentious), IP/Entertainment/TMT, Commercial Property, and Corporate M&A. REWARD You will be rewarded with a premium salary package and for the right candidate, potentially immediate partnership to a successful and reputable law firm. If you would like more information on this opportunity or to explore it further, get in touch with our principal consultant Fionntán Gamble in confidence. Job Category: Legal Job Type: Permanent Full-time Job Location: Belfast Apply for this position Full Name Email Phone Upload CV/Resume Allowed Type(s): .pdf, .doc, .docx Please check the box above to agree with the storage and handling of your data by Signatus Recruitment.

Senior Recruitment Specialist Location: Belfast Salary: £35,000-£40,000 Your new COMPANY Signatus are recruiting a Senior Recruitment Specialist on behalf of an exciting new company, which has quickly disrupted the status quo and established itself as a major player in the Telecomms industry. Instrumental in their huge growth is their focus on people and culture, offering truly flexible and collaborative working conditions for all. You will be made to feel welcome from day one and will be impressed by the positive environment that has been encouraged and supported from the top down. If you want to have a real voice and influence the way things are done in this company, then this is the role for you. WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING? Delivering the GB & NI resourcing strategy Engaging with department leaders to understand & deliver hiring demands Overseeing the resourcing lifecycle Ensuring an exceptional candidate experience Compose job specifications for all roles Actively drive direct recruitment, identifying key talent Engage with candidates throughout the hiring process Welcome new candidates, with regular engagement throughout the notice period WHAT WILL YOU BRING? Genuine commitment to enhancing the customer experience Data driven approach to hiring Significant experience of inhouse recruitment (minimum 3-5 years) ideally in a Telecoms/Construction environment Comfortable with fast-paced hiring Blend of experience in hiring all levels of roles from entry to senior leadership A confident, results focused approach to hiring A genuine love of recruitment Your REWARD Our client is a huge believer in investing in people and as such, they offer benefits that improve the personal lives as well as the careers of their employees! Along with competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package, they also offer colleagues benefits including mental health workshops, professional development support and private healthcare. How do I apply? Send your CV along with availability to interview, to our principal Consultant Fionntán Gamble who will be in touch to provide further information. E: T: . All inquiries are treated in strict confidence.

Legal Director Dublin (Hybrid/Remote Working) €100,000-€125,000 plus commissions & company benefits & Equity shares About the Opportunity: Signatus is exclusively partnering with a pioneering alternative legal services provider to appoint a new Legal Director. This pivotal senior role demands a blend of deep legal expertise, sharp commercial instincts, and a proactive client-centric approach. The Legal Director will lead the strategic evolution of the legal function, optimising delivery and driving innovative legal solutions that align seamlessly with commercial goals. Why This Role? Strategic leadership within a progressive, high-growth legal services environment. Significant influence on the evolution of legal service delivery models. Work closely with executive-level clients and high-performing consultants. Attractive remuneration package and robust hybrid working policy. Key Responsibilities: Lead and refine legal secondment services into comprehensive managed legal solutions. Act as the primary strategic advisor during the client engagement lifecycle, ensuring legal services are bespoke, scalable, and aligned to business outcomes. Manage the seamless deployment and oversight of legal secondees, providing strategic direction and expert escalation support. Cultivate trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders, bridging commercial strategy and legal execution. Collaborate closely with the talent management team to identify and develop consultant capabilities, influencing strategic recruitment to align with business needs. Drive continuous improvement in service delivery through the creation of innovative legal operations solutions and tools. Implement targeted training and professional development programs to foster a consultancy mindset and elevate performance. Your Profile: Essential: Prior experience within ALSP, LMS, or LegalTech companies environment. Qualified legal professional with 8+ years' experience, ideally with substantial in-house counsel background in technology-driven sectors. Demonstrated track record in aligning legal service models with strategic commercial objectives. Proven ability to manage complex legal engagements, transforming them into scalable solutions. Highly adept at stakeholder management with proven comfort in engaging and influencing senior legal and business leaders. Forward-thinking innovator passionate about redefining traditional legal service delivery. Exceptional mentoring and leadership skills to build and sustain a vibrant consultancy culture. About Us Signatus is a specialist recruitment agency committed to connecting ambitious professionals with leading-edge opportunities. We champion roles that drive innovation, growth, and career fulfilment, ensuring every placement aligns strategically with the long-term vision of both our candidates and clients. Apply Now: To express your interest or learn more about this high-impact role, please submit your CV to our Principal Consultant Fionntán Gamble at or apply via LinkedIn now. We look forward to guiding you through the next step of your career journey.

In House Solicitor Irish Qualified Belfast/Hybrid £45,000-£60,000 DOE plus benefits: pension, bonus, life assurance, generous annual leave Signatus are working with a growing electricity infrastructure company to recruit an experienced solicitor into their high-performing team based in Belfast. As an In-House Solicitor, you will be able to offer experience advising the company and board on real estate matters pertaining to constructing electricity infrastructure projects, as well as a broad range of commercial real estate and construction-based contracts. The in-house solicitor team is pivotal in providing advice and support to the company, particularly in ROI/Irish real estate matters. Given the fast-paced nature of the business, you will ideally offer experience from a similar in-house role or have proven experience working to strict SLAs and in a deadline-driven environment. What will I be doing in my new role? On a day-to-day basis, you will be managing a case load of real estate matters, including conducting legal due diligence, drafting, negotiation, and completion of commercial property leases and licenses. Supporting and advising other departments within the wider group structure and updating internal policies and playbooks. Ensuring legal compliance and good governance practices. Instructing and working closely with external counsel. Liaising with directors and board members internally and externally. Reviewing, drafting, and amending a range of commercial contracts, construction contracts, and NDAs. What is essential for me to succeed in this role? 1-6 PQE Irish qualified real estate solicitor essential; others considered with relevant in-house industry experience. Who do I contact? If you are interested in finding out more about this role, please get in touch with our principal legal consultant, Fionntán Gamble LLB, by visiting our website or forwarding your CV to the email address provided.

Criminal Law Solicitor Belfast 40,000-50,000 Your new company A small, established, growing Criminal and Litigation practice in Belfast are seeking to recruit an ambitious Criminal Law Solicitor into their multi office practice. They are open on PQE level provided the solicitor ...

Dual Qualified Solicitors Private Practice Belfast 45,000-90,000+ Your new company Signatus are recruiting for multiple roles with an international legal company that are interested in hiring all Dual Qualified solicitors within their award-winning practice areas. They are g...