Solicitor (Property)

Solicitor (Property)

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The Opportunity
The Solicitor will primarily provide legal advice to the business on a wide range of complex land/property related issues particularly in relation to infrastructure projects. The Solicitor will also advise on commercial and regulatory matters as needed. 
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. 
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 and with key external stakeholders as required to effectively deliver on the EirGrid Group objectives.   
The ideal candidate will be a qualified Solicitor with 1 - 4 years relevant Post Qualification Experience gained at a leading law firm or in-house, within the energy or infrastructure sector or a similar regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provision of legal advice in relation to land/property aspects of EirGrid Group infrastructure projects.  
• This will include advising on landowner engagement, acquisition of land rights, exercise of statutory land rights, asset transfer, and land / access related disputes with landowners. 
• Provision of legal advice to the business on commercial, planning and regulatory matters affecting the EirGrid Group, as needed. 
• 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 including by presenting to the business in a targeted and commercially focused manner on legal issues.  

About You

• Qualified solicitor with 1 – 4 years Post Qualification Experience in property/land law, preferably within the energy or infrastructure sector, or similar regulated environment. 

• Proven track record of proactively organising and managing high workload and ability to effectively deal with a wide range of complex legal matters across a variety of legal fields demonstrating experience in at least a number of the following areas: Property, Planning & Environmental, Infrastructure Projects. 

• 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. 

Closing date for applications
24th April 2026
Please note we receive a high volume of applications, and as every application is carefully reviewed our response time may vary. If you agree to be considered for other roles this may result in a delayed response as we establish the best fit for your experience. We appreciate your patience.

We value potential as much as experience. If you believe you can succeed in this role, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every requirement.

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.