Senior Commercial Property Solicitor

Law Society; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Modern offices in Cork city centre

Access to online legal resources

Efficient IT system

Job summary

Shields Sadleir LLP, a Cork city centre commercial legal and tax firm, seeks a Commercial Property Solicitor to join the Renewable Energy Department on a permanent basis with 5 days or flexible hours. The role suits a motivated, tech-savvy attorney with strong interest in large commercial transactions.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years PQE, excellent drafting, research and client communication skills, and a keen interest in renewables, leases and energisation closings with ESB.

Qualifications

• 5+ years post-qualification experience in commercial property.
• Strong drafting and analytical skills for complex transactions.
• Experience with renewable energy project work is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Investigate title for renewable energy projects and commercial lending transactions.
• Act for commercial clients on property transactions including business parks.
• Advise energy developers on leases and wayleaves related to solar and hydro projects.

Skills

Commercial property

Renewable energy knowledge

Legal drafting

Legal research

Client communication

Microsoft Office

Deadline driven

Education

Qualified Solicitor Ireland/UK

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