Job Description

Real Estate Solicitor
Location: Belfast
Working Pattern: Full-time (hybrid and flexible arrangements available)
About the Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity to join one of Northern Ireland's leading commercial law firms, renowned for its expertise in real estate, corporate, and finance matters. The firm's Real Estate team acts on a broad spectrum of high-profile and complex transactions, representing developers, investors, landlords, tenants, and financial institutions across Northern Ireland and beyond.
As a key member of the Real Estate team, you'll be involved in technically sophisticated and commercially significant transactions, ranging from acquisitions and disposals to leasing, development, and financing matters. With the team continuing to grow, the firm is open to recruiting solicitors at multiple levels - from Newly Qualified through to senior practitioners - offering an excellent platform to advance your career in a market-leading practice.
You'll benefit from a hybrid and flexible working model, high-quality professional development, and exposure to high-value work in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.
Key Responsibilities

• Act on a wide range of real estate matters including acquisitions, disposals, leasing, development, and property finance.
• Advise on complex commercial property transactions, providing clear, pragmatic, and commercially focused legal advice.
• Draft and negotiate contracts, leases, licences, and other property-related documentation.
• Support clients on due diligence, risk management, and structuring real estate deals.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across corporate, banking, and finance teams on integrated transactions.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, contributing to business development and the growth of the Real Estate team.

Candidate Requirements
Essential:

• Qualified Solicitor in Northern Ireland (or eligible to qualify).
• Strong interest or experience in commercial real estate law.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and client-facing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-performing team environment.
• Strong commercial awareness and a solutions-driven approach.

Desirable:

• Experience in development projects, property finance, or complex leasing arrangements.
• Exposure to cross-border or multi-jurisdictional real estate transactions.
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior team members (for senior applicants).

What's on Offer

• The opportunity to join a leading Real Estate team handling high-profile, complex transactions.
• Positions available for both junior and senior solicitors, reflecting the team's growth and ambition.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package in line with top-tier market standards.
• Hybrid and flexible working options, supporting work-life balance.
• Professional development and career progression within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Why This Role?
This is a unique opportunity to build your career in a top-tier Real Estate team at a time of growth and expansion. You'll work on high-value transactions, develop close client relationships, and gain exposure to some of the most significant property deals in Northern Ireland.
If you are ambitious, commercially minded, and seeking a stimulating and rewarding environment to grow your expertise, this role offers a compelling next step in your legal career.
For further information on this role, or any other legal opportunities in Belfast or Northern Ireland, please contact Ciaran Gallagher for a confidential discussion.

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