Real Estate Solicitor

Pathway Careers Ltd; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A national law firm in Belfast is seeking a qualified Solicitor to join their Real Estate team. This role offers exposure to both local and London-based high-quality transactions. Candidates with 1–4 years’ PQE in commercial property law will benefit from a supportive environment focused on career development. The position includes competitive salary and flexible (hybrid) work arrangements.

Benefits

Salary up to £47,500

Excellent benefits

Supportive team environment

Career development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• 1–4 years’ PQE in commercial real estate/property law.
• Strong technical ability and practical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Advising on commercial property matters.
• Handling acquisitions and disposals of commercial property.
• Managing files with minimal supervision.

Skills

Commercially minded

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Strong organisational skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor in Northern Ireland or England & Wales

Job description

Overview

Pathway Careers is working with a well‑established national law firm in Belfast to recruit a Solicitor to join their Real Estate team. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with 1–4 years’ PQE seeking exposure to a broad range of commercial property matters, including both Northern Ireland‑based work and high‑quality London transactions. The role offers a collaborative, supportive environment with strong career development prospects.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising on a wide range of commercial property matters.
• Handling acquisitions and disposals of commercial property.
• Acting for landlords and tenants on commercial leases.
• Supporting high‑value and complex transactions, including London‑based work.
• Managing files with minimal supervision while maintaining excellent client care.
• Liaising with clients, agents, lenders, and third parties.
• Collaborating closely with colleagues across the wider Real Estate team.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Qualified Solicitor in Northern Ireland or England & Wales.
• Experience in commercial real estate/property law.
• Strong technical ability with excellent attention to detail.
• Commercially minded with a practical approach to problem‑solving.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities effectively.

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £47,500, depending on experience, plus excellent benefits.
• Exposure to high‑quality local and London‑based real estate work.
• Supportive team environment within a national law firm.
• Clear opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Modern Belfast office with flexible (hybrid) working arrangements.

For more information, contact Orla Milligan at Pathway Legal in confidence