Lawyer - Property

William Fry; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

William Fry LLP, a leading Irish corporate law firm with offices in Dublin and international presence, is seeking a Senior Associate for its Property team in Dublin. The role involves managing high-value commercial real estate transactions, drafting and negotiating complex documents, and advising on regulatory issues.

You will lead due diligence, develop client relationships, and contribute to business development while mentoring junior colleagues.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years post-qualification experience.
• Strong academic background.
• Strong drafting skills and attention to detail.
• Commercially focused with client-centric approach.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end commercial real estate transactions including high value acquisitions, disposals and financings.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, leases, and related documents.
• Advise clients on strategic property matters, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation.
• Lead due diligence processes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Develop and nurture client relationships as a trusted advisor.
• Stay abreast of market trends and legislative changes to provide proactive advice.
• Contribute to business development through pitches and networking.
• Mentor and support junior team members.

Skills

Drafting skills

Due diligence

Client relationship management

Commercial awareness

Organisational skills

Education

Law degree

Job description

Role: Senior Associate - Property

Reporting to: Property Partner

The successful candidate will be joining an innovative and market leading firm with a growing practice who will be involved in all aspects of Commercial Real Estate matters. Our Property Department is recognised as outstanding in Ireland and is consistently rated as a tier 1 practice by leading legal directories. This innovative and hugely experienced team has been heavily involved in the majority of landmark real estate transactions in Ireland in the past 12 months both direct property investment and real estate loan portfolio sales. Our clients include large institutional investors, international private equity funds, receivers, public authorities and major Irish, UK and US retailers.

The Role:

• Manage end-to-end commercial real estate transactions including high value acquisitions, disposals and financings.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex contracts, leases, and ancillary legal documentation to safeguard client interests.
• Advise clients on strategic property matters, including regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation.
• Lead due diligence processes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Develop and nurture client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor.
• Stay abreast of market trends and legislative changes to provide proactive, commercially focused advice.
• Contribute to business development initiatives, including thought leadership, client pitches, and networking events.
• Mentor and support junior team members, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning.

The Person

• You will have between 3 and 7 years’ post qualification experience.
• You have strong academic background.
• You have strong technical and drafting skills and a good eye for detail.
• You are commercially focused.
• You have excellent organisational skills and a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and ensure that deadlines are consistently met.
• You have the ability to show a high level of initiative but can effectively work as part of a team.

About us

William Fry LLP is one of Ireland’s leading corporate law firms with offices in Dublin, Cork, London, San Francisco, Silicon Valley and New York. We have over 310 legal and tax professionals and over 460 staff. Our client-focused service combines technical excellence with commercial awareness and a practical, constructive approach to business issues. We advise leading domestic and international corporations, financial institutions and government organizations. William Fry is an equal opportunity Employer committed to recruiting people from diverse backgrounds and building an inclusive culture which harvests the unique perspectives and skills of our people to deliver award-winning innovative solutions to our clients. We are proud to be accredited as Investors in Diversity by the Irish Centre for Diversity. Please let us know if you require specific arrangements during the recruitment process. We'll do everything we can to support you. All information disclosed will be kept confidential.