Commercial Lawyer in Newtownabbey

What it's like to work at Energia Group

We're proud that 87% of our employees would recommend us as a great place to work. It's more than just a job; it's a place where people genuinely enjoy belonging to a committed and supportive team. Our values - Trustworthy, Dynamic, Resourceful, and Community-Focused - aren't just words; they guide how we work every day. We're dedicated to helping you learn, grow and develop, offering learning opportunities, mentoring, and professional support to help you reach your goals.

You’ll also enjoy some great benefits, like:

• An annual bonus of up to 10%
• Our award-winning wellbeing programme
• A Wellbeing Fund you can spend on whatever recharges you
• Free counselling service
• Initiatives to reward long service
• Free health checks
• Annual flu jab
• Free on-site parking
• Life assurance
• A generous holiday package with the option to add more days
• Health cash plans
• Fun sports and social clubs

We also get the balance right with a hybrid work model, so you can stay connected while still having flexibility.

The Role

Energia Group have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Lawyer based in Belfast. This opportunity offers a dynamic blend of high-level commercial contract work alongside cutting-edge legal issues in the tech and energy sectors. You’ll join a leading in-house team within the energy sector.

This role spans two key areas:

• Contracts & Technology - Advising on a wide range of commercial contracts (e.g. SaaS agreements, software licensing agreements, confidentiality agreements, work orders, change orders, standard terms and conditions of supply), and legal issues including in relation to intellectual property and emerging areas such as AI and NIS 2.
• Energy & Regulation - Working as part of a cross-departmental team on regulatory and commercial contracts within the energy sector, including renewables, infrastructure, and sustainability-driven projects.

This is a stand-out opportunity for a solicitor looking to build deep sectoral expertise and work on major commercial matters that shape the market. It will give the successful candidate exposure to high-profile contracts and transformational transactions, the chance to specialise in fast-growing and intellectually stimulating practice areas, and a great opportunity to develop your career within the group.

What you'll need:

• 5+ years PQE in commercial law, ideally with experience in commercial contracts, IP / IT, or energy.
• A commercial mindset and strong contract drafting skills.
• Genuine interest in the technology or energy sectors.
• A proactive, collaborative approach to working with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Self-motivated, highly driven individual who can manage their own workload.
• Strong communication skills and ability to effectively communicate complex legal concepts to business colleagues.

If you are enthusiastic about this role but don't meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Your past experiences might be the perfect match for this or other positions, making you the unique talent we're looking for.

NB: You are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time, once we have received sufficient applications. We also reserve the right to enhance criteria to facilitate shortlisting.

The Company

Energia Group is a leading energy company dedicated to playing a key role in decarbonising Ireland's energy system. Operating through three key business units - Renewables, Flexible Generation and Customer Solutions (Energia in ROI and Power NI in NI) - we provide advanced energy solutions and technologies through these two brands. Join us if you're passionate about turning ambition into impact, channelling your energy to create a positive difference in Ireland's renewable energy future.