Commercial Property Lawyer, Belfast

Abacus is partnering with a major law firm seeking an experienced Real Estate Lawyer with knowledge and expertise within the energy sector. The role offers a key leadership position in advising clients on property matters, particularly focusing on energy and infrastructure for clean energy and renewable projects.

Responsibilities

• Advise on the development and construction of major energy and infrastructure projects at local, national, and international levels, including onshore, offshore, EV, road, rail, airports, and more.
• Lead a team to draft and negotiate complex commercial property agreements such as acquisitions, disposals, leases, financings, and joint ventures.
• Support and manage the legal team, overseeing their work to ensure alignment with client demands.

Qualifications

• Partner level or below with a track record aiming to achieve partner status.
• Depth of PQE in commercial property law at a reputable law practice or in-house legal team.
• Strong understanding of commercial property transactions, including energy and infrastructure experience, with particular exposure to clean energy and renewable projects.
• Experience in jurisdictions across NI, ROI, Scotland, England & Wales.

Benefits

• Great leadership opportunity with equity stake.
• Access to excellent work and clients.
• Career defining financial rewards, flexibility, and control of your time.
• Career progression and a great location with office space.

About Abacus

• Abacus has been hiring the best legal talent for 20 years, from Partner to Paralegal across Practice & In House.
• We have helped shape the careers of 1000s of legal and finance professionals since 2003.