Commercial Solicitor (Contracts, Technology & Energy)

Artemis Human Capital; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Belfast is seeking a talented commercial solicitor with over 2 years of PQE to join their dynamic team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on high-profile transactions in the technology and energy sectors, providing legal advice on contracts, data protection, and intellectual property. The firm prides itself on its collaborative culture, ensuring structured support and a clear path for career development. If you are passionate about technology or energy and eager to deepen your sectoral expertise, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Exposure to high-profile clients

Structured support and supervision

Clear path for career development

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ PQE in commercial law with a focus on contracts, IP, data protection, or energy.
• Strong drafting skills and a commercial mindset are essential.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on commercial contracts, data protection, and IP in tech and energy sectors.
• Work on regulatory and commercial contracts within the energy sector.

Skills

Commercial Law

Contract Drafting

Data Protection

Intellectual Property

Regulatory Knowledge

Collaborative Approach

Education

Qualified Solicitor (2+ PQE)

Job description

Commercial Solicitor (Contracts, Technology & Energy) – Belfast

We are working with a top-tier commercial firm in Belfast that is seeking to appoint a talented solicitor (2+ PQE) to join its expanding Commercial team, with a focus on Technology, Contracts, and Energy.

This opportunity offers a dynamic blend of high-level commercial contract work alongside cutting-edge legal issues in the tech and energy sectors. You’ll join a team that is genuinely at the forefront of these specialisms in Northern Ireland, advising on some of the most significant and high-value transactions in the jurisdiction.

The role spans two key areas:

• Contracts & Technology: Advising a wide range of clients – from global tech businesses to innovative start-ups – on general commercial contracts, data protection, intellectual property, and emerging areas such as AI and cyber security.

• Energy & Regulation: Working as part of a cross-departmental team on regulatory and commercial contracts within the energy sector, including renewables, infrastructure, and sustainability-driven projects.

What you’ll get:

• Exposure to high-profile clients and landmark transactions

• The chance to specialise in fast-growing and intellectually stimulating practice areas

• Structured support and supervision from experts in the field

• A clear path for career development within a future-focused firm

The ideal candidate will have:

• 2+ years’ PQE in commercial law, ideally with experience in contracts, IP, data protection, or energy

• A commercial mindset and strong drafting skills

• Genuine interest in the technology or energy sectors

• A proactive, collaborative approach to working with colleagues and clients

This is a stand-out opportunity for a solicitor looking to build deep sectoral expertise and work on major commercial matters that shape the market.

For more information, please contact Ciara at Artemis Human Capital.