At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage high-quality real estate matters and collaborate with a dynamic team.
- Company: Prestigious legal practice in Belfast known for excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and strong focus on wellbeing.
- Other info: Supportive culture with clear progression routes and professional development.
- Why this job: Join a respected team and advance your career in real estate law.
- Qualifications: Qualified solicitor with 4+ years of real estate law experience.
The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 £ per year.
Real Estate Solicitor, Snr Associate, Belfast Abacus is closely working with a prestigious and highly regarded legal practice based in Belfast.
We aim to hire a talented property solicitor with a minimum of 4 years’ post-qualification experience to join their dynamic Real Estate team.
About the
Opportunity: You’ll play a key role in a team known for its expertise, client service, and collaborative ethos.
You will join a healthy and broad team, with superb partners leading thee way.
You will manage a broad range of high-quality real estate matters, including: Commercial property acquisitions and disposals Landlord and tenant matters Development projects (residential, commercial, and mixed-use)Property finance and refinancing Real estate aspects of corporate transactions Clients range from major national and international businesses to local developers, investors, and public sector bodies.
Requirement: A qualified solicitor (4+ years PQE) with a strong background in real estate law.
NI qualified and dual (ROI/E&W) is a bonus.
The higher the PQE the better, a business case can be developed.
Commercial awareness and a client-focused approach Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills A proactive, team-oriented mindset with the ability to manage matters independently.
Why Join This Firm?Reputation for
Excellence: Work with one of Belfast’s most respected legal teams.
Supportive
Culture: Collegiate environment with a genuine focus on work-life balance and professional development.
Career
Progression: Clear, structured routes to progression within a firm that invests in your success.
- Modern
- Working
Environment: Hybrid working options and a strong focus on wellbeing.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a Real Estate Solicitor to develop their career within a firm that values quality, collaboration, and client service.
This suits someone with ambition to achieve the next level and the level above that!
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.
Visit Abacus Careers for other opportunities and view the 2026 Salary Guide.
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 Posted27 May, 2026
Real Estate Solicitor, Snr Associate, Belfast employer: Abacus Recruitment
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