Solicitor – Commercial

EirGrid Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

EirGrid Group is seeking a Solicitor to provide legal expertise to the Group in a fast-paced environment, focusing on commercial and contractual matters. The ideal candidate will have 2–4 years PQE and experience in energy/infrastructure sectors.

Reporting to the Legal Manager - Commercial & Projects, you will work with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver commercial and project objectives while delivering practical, clear advice to the business.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with experience in energy/infrastructure preferred.
• Experience handling commercial contracts, procurement, construction and infrastructure matters.
• Able to provide clear commercial and legal advice to non-legal audiences.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork within multi-disciplinary groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to the EirGrid Group on commercial and contractual matters.
• Support business with accessible legal guidance and practical solutions.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to identify issues and efficiencies.
• Instruct external advisors and manage relationships to maximise value.
• Report to Legal Manager - Commercial & Projects.

Skills

Legal advisory

Commercial contracts

Procurement matters

Infrastructure projects

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Education

Qualified lawyer with energy experience

Job description

We are at the heart of Ireland’s energy transition - connecting, operating and transforming the electricity grid to support a low carbon, renewable future.

We are building talented teams that tackle real world challenges every day and help us to achieve our goal to prepare the grid to carry up to 80% of Ireland’s electricity from renewable sources.

We are proud to be a certified Great Place to Work, recognised for our culture built on trust, collaboration and inclusion. At EirGrid you will find supportive teams, opportunities to grow and meaningful work. We also offer secure employment with a range of flexible and family friendly working policies to support your life and wellbeing. If you want to know more about what EirGrid has to offer you, visit .

If you are ready to make an impact and grow your career in a purpose-led organisation, your journey starts here.

The Opportunity

As a member of the EirGrid Group Legal team, the Solicitor will provide legal expertise, guidance and support to the EirGrid Group in a dynamic environment. The Solicitor will provide legal advice to the business, focused on commercial and contractual matters affecting the business.

This role is ideally suited to a legal professional who enjoys working with the business in a high performing and fast-paced environment across a diverse range of legal matters. Teamwork is essential and the role holder will enjoy working with our multi-discipline teams across the Group to effectively deliver on the EirGrid Group objectives. The sucessful candidate will be a qualified Solicitor with 2 – 4 years relevant Post Qualification Experience gained at a leading law firm or in-house, preferably within the energy industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Provision of legal advice to the EirGrid Group on a wide range of complex matters affecting the business, particularly in the areas of commercial, contractual and procurement law.
• Provision of effective legal advice, support and guidance to the business, tailored to meet the needs of the audience and presented in accessible language that can be understood by all.
• Working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams to identify legal issues, solutions and efficiencies.
• Instructing external legal advisors as required, and managing relationships with such advisors with a view to maximising value for money and minimising overall risk and cost to the EirGrid Group.
• Participating in legal team initiatives and meetings and proactively adding value to the legal team and business.
• Reports to: Legal Manager - Commercial & Projects

About You

• Qualified lawyer with relevant experience, preferably within the energy or infrastructure sector.
• Proven ability to effectively deal with a wide range of complex legal matters demonstrating experience in the following areas: commercial contracts, procurement, construction, infrastructure projects.
• Proven track record of proactively organising and managing high workload.
• Ability to provide sound commercial and legal judgment and to provide legal advice in clear and concise terms that is accessible to the recipient.
• Excellent attention to detail with a strong commercial focus and business acumen.
• Team player who can support and be collegiate with others in delivering company strategy and objectives.
• Results driven, highly organised and efficient with an ability to manage multiple priorities and ensure deadlines are consistently met.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A demonstrated ability to work on own initiative.
• Experience of working in the energy or infrastructure sector.
• Experience of working in a large complex organisation with multi-disciplinary teams in a fast paced and challenging environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Irish energy industry.
• Demonstrated interest in broad issues of climate change and energy.

Closing date for applications

13/11/2026

We're dedicated to diversity and inclusion at EirGrid. We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and the importance of a supportive culture for all our people to achieve their potential. Our diversity and inclusion networks have been designed to create an inclusive culture that enables our people to feel a sense of belonging at work.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process.