Commercial Property Solicitor, Top firm, Belfast

Abacus Professional Recruitment Ltd; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Belfast is seeking a Commercial Property Solicitor to join its award-winning team. This role involves advising a range of commercial property developers on various projects, including acquisition, funding, and development. The ideal candidate will have 3-6 years’ PQE in real estate, demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills and a strong commitment to client service. Flexible working arrangements are offered, allowing a mix of office and home-based work.

Qualifications

• Solicitor at associate or senior associate level with 3-6 years’ PQE in real estate.
• Solid experience in real estate development work.
• Ambition to build and grow a network of clients.

Responsibilities

• Advise commercial property developers on real estate matters.
• Manage projects related to land acquisition and development.
• Provide guidance on general real estate management issues.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Team ethic

Ability to work under pressure

Self-motivation

Job description

Commercial Property Solicitor, Top firm, Belfast

Commercial Property Solicitor – Award-Winning Team

On behalf of a leading legal client, Abacus is promoting an opportunity to join a fast-growing practice in Belfast city. This is a hands-on role where you will access and advise a variety of commercial property developers with demands across high-rise residential, retail, and leisure sectors.

Projects have included the acquisition, funding, development, and disposal of land across various sectors. The team also advises on general real estate management issues. This is a great opportunity to develop your legal career as a real estate specialist working with household-name residential developers and other clients across NI/UK. Our client encourages the use of the wide range of training and guidance available to specialists in real estate law.

The role is ideally based in the Belfast office. The working pattern offers flexibility, accommodating a mix of office and home-based work.

Key Skills & Experience:

This opportunity is open to a solicitor at associate or senior associate level with 3-6 years’ PQE in real estate (PQE and salary are indicative). The ideal candidate will have a passion for the law and solid experience in real estate development work. Due to your level of experience, the client is open to candidates aspiring to higher levels. Candidates will also have:

• Ambition to build and grow a network of clients within professional services.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a confident manner in engaging with clients and colleagues.
• A strong team ethic and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Drive, commitment, self-motivation, and a “can do” attitude.
• The ability to exercise discretion and professionalism at all times.
• Exceptional attention to detail.

If this role interests you, please send an updated CV via the link or contact Alan Braithwaite for a confidential discussion. Visit AbacusCareers for other opportunities and view the 2025 Salary Guide. Abacus has been hiring top legal talent for 20 years, from Partner to Paralegal across Practice & In-House. We have helped shape the careers of thousands of legal and finance professionals since 2003 and assisted hundreds in relocating back to Northern Ireland.

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