Senior Commercial Property Solicitor

Law Society; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements (4 or 5)

Modern attractive offices

IT resources

Online legal resources

Job summary

Shields Sadleir LLP, a Cork-based commercial legal and tax firm, invites applications for a Commercial Property Solicitor to join the Renewable Energy Department on a permanent basis with flexible hours.

You will handle title investigations for renewables and commercial lending, and work on leases for large developers, including solar and hydro projects, in a dynamic, tech-savvy environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience.
• Strong legal drafting, legal analytical and legal research skills.
• Interest in renewable energy option agreements, leases and energisation closings.

Responsibilities

• Investigation of title for renewable energy projects and commercial lending transactions.
• Acting for commercial clients on commercial property transactions including business parks.
• Acting for renewable energy developers in leases and wayleaves (solar and hydro).

Skills

Post-qualification experience

Legal drafting

Legal research

Legal analysis

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Shields Sadleir LLP are a commercial legal and tax firm based in Cork city centre with a strong commercial client base. They have a vacancy for a Commercial Property Solicitor to join their Renewable Energy Department on a permanent basis five-day week or more flexible hours available.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated, tech-savvy, bright individual with a strong interest in working on large commercial transactions.

Salary and benefits:

• Access to an efficient IT system
• Access to online legal resources such as bloomsbury & lexis PSL
• Cork city location and modern attractive offices
• Flexible working arrangements (4 or 5 day week)

Role and responsibilities may include:

• Investigation of title for renewable energy projects and commercial lending transactions
• Acting for commercial clients on commercial property transactions including business parks
• Acting for a number of large renewable energy developers in the area of solar and hydro energy leases and wayleaves

Requirements:

• Ideally trained in a large, medium or boutique corporate law firm in Ireland or the UK
• Minimum 5 years post qualification experience (less experience considered for an exceptional candidate)
• Strong legal drafting, legal analytical and legal research skills
• Interest in and knowledge in respect of handling renewable energy option agreements, leases and energisation closings with the ESB
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly Outlook, Word and Excel
• Strong interest in continuously upskilling to the latest technology
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to meet deadlines and friendly and efficient communication with clients
• Commercially aware