Senior Commercial Property Solicitor - In-House

Senior Commercial Property Solicitor - In-House

Belfast / Greater Belfast | Hybrid | Up to c.£75,000 + Bonus & Benefits | All-Ireland Coverage

Exclusive Recruitment Assignment | VANRATH

VANRATH is exclusively managing the recruitment for an experienced Commercial Property Solicitor to join the in-house legal team of a world-leading organisation with significant operations and property interests across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

This is a particularly attractive opportunity for an experienced commercial property solicitor looking to move in-house , or an existing in-house lawyer seeking a broader role with greater commercial exposure, autonomy and ownership.

The role offers the opportunity to become a key legal adviser to the business, taking responsibility for a substantial and varied property portfolio and working directly with senior commercial and operational stakeholders.

The Opportunity

The organisation has a significant property footprint across the island of Ireland, including owned and leased properties, operational sites, development opportunities and property leased to third parties.

As a result, this is far broader than a traditional conveyancing role . You will have genuine ownership of a diverse range of commercial property matters and will be expected to provide pragmatic, commercially focused advice that supports the wider business.

You'll work as part of a well-resourced legal function within a substantial international group, while retaining the visibility and autonomy that comes with a key in-house position.

The Role

You will take responsibility for a broad range of commercial property matters across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland , including:

• Advising on the acquisition and disposal of commercial and operational property
• Taking ownership of the legal aspects of property acquisitions, disposals and development transactions
• Advising on freehold and leasehold property matters
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating leases, licences, easements, wayleaves and other property documentation
• Advising on landlord and tenant matters, including the letting of company-owned property
• Managing the property portfolio and maintaining oversight of property-related legal issues
• Advising senior stakeholders on property risks, opportunities and contractual obligations
• Managing relationships with external solicitors, agents, consultants and other professional advisers
• Supporting property due diligence and wider transactional matters
• Advising on property-related aspects of wider commercial projects and business initiatives
• Providing practical legal support in relation to operational property matters, including occasional site visits where required
• Building strong relationships across the business and becoming a trusted commercial adviser

The breadth of the portfolio means you'll encounter varied, commercially significant property work , with the opportunity to influence decisions rather than simply advise on individual transactions.

About You

We're looking for a commercially minded Commercial Property Solicitor who enjoys variety, responsibility and working closely with the wider business.

You will ideally have:

• Qualification as a solicitor in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland
• Strong post-qualification experience in commercial property
• Extensive experience across acquisitions and disposals, landlord and tenant work and general commercial property matters
• The ability to independently manage a varied workload and prioritise competing demands
• Strong drafting, negotiation and communication skills
• A pragmatic and commercially focused approach to legal advice
• The confidence to work directly with senior stakeholders and operational teams
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• The ability to build effective relationships across a complex organisation

Candidates qualified in only one jurisdiction will also be considered , provided they are willing and able to obtain qualification in the other.

Previous in-house experience would be advantageous but is not essential . Applications are welcomed from experienced private practice commercial property solicitors who are ready to make the move in-house.

Salary & Benefits

The organisation is offering a competitive package reflective of experience , including:

• Salary up to circa £75,000
• Annual bonus
• Private healthcare
• Pension
• Hybrid working
• The opportunity to work within a world-leading organisation
• Significant commercial exposure across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland
• Excellent long-term career development opportunities

Why Consider This Role?

This role offers a combination of variety, autonomy, commercial exposure and scale that is not often available within a traditional commercial property position.

You will benefit from:

• A broad and varied commercial property workload across the island of Ireland
• Genuine ownership of your work and the opportunity to influence commercial decisions
• Exposure to both Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland property matters
• Direct interaction with senior commercial and operational stakeholders
• A hybrid working model based in Belfast / Greater Belfast
• Travel to the Dublin office approximately once per month
• Occasional travel to operational sites, where required
• The resources and career opportunities of a substantial international organisation
• A role where your advice will have a direct and visible impact on the organisation

Working Pattern

Location: Belfast / Greater Belfast
Working: Hybrid
Coverage: Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland
Dublin: Approximately once per month

Interested?

If you're an experienced Commercial Property Solicitor considering a move in-house and are looking for a role offering genuine variety, autonomy, commercial exposure and responsibility across both jurisdictions, this is an opportunity worth exploring.

Apply now or contact Ciaran Gallagher at VANRATH for a confidential discussion.

This is an exclusive VANRATH recruitment assignment and all applications will be handled in the strictest confidence.

Skills:
Commercial Property Solicitor Property In-House

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