Real Estate Lawyer

Abacus Professional Recruitment Ltd; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal practice in Belfast is seeking a Commercial Property Solicitor to join their award-winning team. This role offers the opportunity to manage various real estate projects and to work closely with notable residential developers. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in real estate law, demonstrating both expertise and a commitment to building a professional network.

Qualifications

• Experience in real estate development work.
• Ambition to grow a client network.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Access and advise commercial property developers.
• Involved in land acquisition, funding, and development.
• Engage with clients and provide legal expertise.

Skills

Inter-personal skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Discretion

Commitment

Self-motivation

Education

PQE in real estate law (3-6 years)

Job description

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 ahands-on role and you will access and advise a variety of commercial property developers with demands across high rise residential and retail and leisure sectors.

Projects have included the acquisition, funding, development and disposal of land across a variety of sectors. The team also advises on general real estate management issues.This is a great chance to develop your legal career as a real estate specialist working with household name residential developers and other clients across NI/UK. Our client will encourage you to take advantage of the wide range of training and guidance available to specialists in real estate law.The role will ideally be based in the Belfast office. The working pattern offers flexibility and will accommodate an agile mix of office and home-based working.

Key Skills & Experience:

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

• Ambition to continue to build and grow a network of clients within professional services.
• Excellent inter-personal skills and a confident manner in engaging with clients and colleagues.
• A strong team work 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.

Ifthis role sounds right for you, then send an updated CV through the link or contact Alan Braithwaite for an honest and confidential discussion. VisitAbacusCareers for other opportunities and view the 2025 Salary Guide.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 and helped 100s relocate back to Northern Ireland.

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