Inhouse Solicitor - Commercial Real Estate (2 yrs + PQE)

Cpl Healthcare; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job description

Are you a ROI qualified Real Estate Solicitor keen to gain unique experience in a fast-paced in-house legal team?

Cpl have the opportunity for you!

The Opportunity

CPL is actively recruiting for an ROI qualified Solicitor with 2 years + PQE specialising in Commercial Real Estate to join a market leader within the EV industry as they enter an exciting period of growth across Northern Ireland and ROI.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Solicitor to gain unique experience and responsibility in a fast-paced in-house legal team within a thriving industry.

About the role

As In-House Solicitor, you will play a vital role in helping the legal department function efficiently by providing Irish law real estate specialty and support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing a caseload of real estate matters to include conducting legal due diligence, drafting, negotiation, and completion of commercial property leases and licences.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and best practices in conveyancing.
• Instructing and working closely with external counsel.
• Building and maintaining strong internal and external relationships through effective communication and timely updates.
• Reviewing, drafting, and amending a range of commercial contracts, construction contracts, NDAs, and internal policies, and generally supporting the wider team by providing ad hoc legal advice to the Company as and when required.

Essential Experience:

• Solicitor qualified in the Republic of Ireland with a minimum of 2-5 years PQE (Northern Ireland qualification advantageous but not essential).
• Commercial Real Estate Experience.
• Proven experience handling own caseload, seeking assistance where necessary, and working to set deadlines and service levels.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Organised, methodical, and strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.

Benefits:

• Competitive Basic Salary.
• Discretional annual bonus of up to 10%.
• Health Care Scheme.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Life Insurance.
• 33 days per year (inclusive of public/bank holiday days).
• Flexible and hybrid working options.
• Learning & Development opportunities.

To apply, send your CV today via the link or contact Emma Braniff at Cpl on 07880199159 for further details!