In-House Solicitor

Weev; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Basic Salary

Discretional Annual Bonus

Health Care Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Life Insurance

33 Days Annual Leave

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an experienced solicitor qualified in the Republic of Ireland to join their dynamic in-house legal team. This role offers a unique opportunity to manage a diverse case load of real estate matters, ensuring compliance and providing legal support across various contracts. The company, known for its innovative approach in the electric vehicle solutions sector, values autonomy and offers a flexible working environment. Join a supportive team that is committed to growth and excellence in the legal field, while contributing to the expansion of a vital infrastructure across Northern Ireland.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years PQE as a solicitor, preferably with experience in real estate.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage real estate matters including legal due diligence and lease negotiations.
• Ensure compliance with laws and regulations in conveyancing.

Skills

Legal Due Diligence

Contract Negotiation

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Education

Solicitor Qualification in Republic of Ireland

Northern Ireland Qualification

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Republic of Ireland qualified real-estate solicitor to gain unique experience and responsibility in a fast paced in-house legal team. The In-House Solicitor plays a vital role in helping the legal department function efficiently by providing Irish law real estate speciality and support.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a case load of real estate matters to include conducting legal due diligence, drafting, negotiation and completion of commercial property leases, 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.

This list is not exhaustive but provides a good indication of the main duties of the post.

Minimum Requirements

• Solicitor qualified in Republic of Ireland with a minimum of 2-5 years PQE (Northern Ireland qualification advantageous but not essential).
• Proven experience handling own case load seeking assistance where necessary and to work 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).

We are an Electrical Vehicle Solutions company based in Belfast with investment in a public Electrical Vehicle (EV) charging network infrastructure throughout Northern Ireland. We aim to have in the region of 1500 charging stations installed across a vast array of over 300+ locations including a number of major ultra-rapid charging hub sites that will see drivers able to fully “top up” their vehicles in less than 20 minutes.

As experts in electric vehicle charging, we can assist with every step of sorting an EV charging solution, whether it be for the domestic or commercial market. The company also offers EV managed fleet solutions and leasing options.

In return we offer a flexible approach to working hours, autonomy so you manage your own workload and a friendly and supportive team to work along with.

The company has ambitious plans for growth and is keen to build a team who can grow alongside the business.