Commercial Real Estate & Planning Solicitor (Lead)

Commercial Real Estate & Planning Solicitor (Lead)

Kildare | Full-time | Permanent | Hybrid Working

Our client is seeking a Commercial Real Estate & Planning Solicitor (Lead) to oversee legal aspects of property, planning, and environmental matters across large-scale infrastructure and renewable energy projects. This is a senior role with responsibility for leading legal workstreams and supporting strategic project delivery.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading property and planning legal workstreams across major projects
• Overseeing title registration and land portfolio management
• Managing complex real estate transactions and securing land rights
• Providing expert advice on planning, environmental, and regulatory matters
• Leading due diligence across projects, transactions, and joint ventures
• Managing disputes, litigation, and judicial review processes
• Collaborating with internal teams and external advisors to deliver projects
• Supporting governance, compliance, and risk management

What we’re looking for:

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister in Ireland
• 6+ years’ post-qualification experience
• Strong background in commercial property, planning, and environmental law
• Experience in large-scale infrastructure or renewable energy projects
• Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to balance legal risk

What’s on offer:

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working
• Bonus scheme
• Generous annual leave + bank holidays
• Pension contribution
• Healthcare support
• Leadership role on high-profile projects
• Broad exposure across legal, commercial, and strategic workstreams
• Opportunity to influence major infrastructure developments