Legal Executive (Temporary 14 months)

Position description 

This Legal Executive role is within the Property, Planning & Environment and Employment Law practice area in ESB Legal providing high quality, professional legal assistance, and support to solicitors, as part of the Strategy, Innovation and Transformation (SIT) business unit. 

The successful candidate will join the Property, Planning & Environment and Employment Law (PPEEL) team reporting to a senior solicitor within the PPEEL Property Team and will be based in ESB Head Office, F27, Dublin, in line with ESB's Smart Working arrangements. 

Key Responsibilities

• Property Transactions Support: Assist Property Solicitors in managing acquisitions, disposals, leases, licenses, easements and options, including drafting deeds and correspondence, handling files with minimal supervision 

• Registration of Land: Prepare and submit applications to Tailte Éireann for registration of land and rights acquired by ESB and its subsidiaries, managing registration queries raised by Tailte Eireann. 

• Major Projects Assistance: Support solicitors in managing complex property transactions and infrastructure projects involving multiple landowners and title issues 

• Employment Law Support: Assist Employment Law solicitors with case preparation, including briefing Counsel, handling Discovery and Data Access Requests, and lodging court documents 

• Planning & Environment Law Support: Aid in preparing for Oral and Court Hearings, Judicial Reviews, and AIE submissions, including briefing Counsel and coordinating ESB’s representation 

• Client & Third-Party Liaison: Communicate directly with client contacts and external solicitors to obtain instructions, resolve queries, and support progress across legal matters 

• Legal Research & Reporting: Conduct legal research, maintain a judgments register, and assist in reporting file progress and project updates to Senior Management and clients 

Experience and Qualifications 

Essential 

• Legal Qualification or Experience - Holds a legal qualification or demonstrates equivalent relevant experience in legal practice 

• Technical Legal Knowledge - Understands property titles, conveyancing procedures, court preparation, and Counsel briefing requirements 

• Document Drafting Skills - Capable of independently drafting standard conveyancing deeds using agreed templates and precedents 

• Case and Workload Management - Manages caseloads effectively, prioritising tasks and meeting deadlines with minimal supervision. 

• Initiative and Teamwork - Self-motivated and able to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment 

• Communication and IT Proficiency - Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with competence in Microsoft Office and legal IT systems 

• ESB Systems Knowledge - Familiar with ESB-specific systems such as FMIS, OTV, and SAP 

Location  

This position will be based in ESB Head Office, 27 Fitzwilliam Street Lower, Dublin 2. 

ESB is committed to smart working – combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment to enable flexible ways of working. The successful candidate may work flexibly within their jurisdiction with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration on at least one or two anchor days per week. All smart working arrangements are subject to manager approval and ongoing review, based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the individual. 

Reporting To 

This role report to the Senior Solicitor in Legal, SIT.

Why Work with Us? 

• Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future 

• Career development through mentoring and training  

• Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities 

• Sports and Social Clubs 

• Networking opportunities 

• Credit Union 

• Generous Pension 

• Access to staff well-being programmes 

• Generous parental leave entitlements 

• Strong values-based and inclusive culture  

• Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion  

• Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted 

Salary 

£40,000 - £47,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Closing Date