Commercial Property Solicitor, dual-qualified

Commercial Property Solicitor, dual-qualified On behalf of a leading legal client, Abacus is promoting an opportunity to join a fast-growing practice in Belfast city. This is a hands-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, ROI and 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 2 – 7 years’ PQE real estate experience. 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.

If this role sounds right for you, then send an updated CV through the link or contact Alan Braithwaite for an honest and confidential discussion. 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.

Location
Belfast, Northern Ireland Salary
Competitive Job Type
Permanent Date Posted
16 July, 2026