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Property Law Solicitor

 
Vacancy Number:  26471
Category:  Legal
Job Type:  Full-time
 

 

 

Position Description   

 

ESB is a purpose-led company striving to create a brighter future for the customers and communities we serve, leading the transition to reliable, affordable, low-carbon energy. We are working to deliver a new energy future based on reliable, affordable, zero carbon electricity. We are building on the work we have done for over a century to transform lives and enable social and economic progress and change. This is our purpose.  We will continue to harness our capability and resources to bring light and energy to communities in Ireland and around the world. We are Driven to Make a Difference and to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2040.     

 

The successful candidate will join the Property, Planning & Environment and Employment Law (PPEEL) Team. The in-house Solicitor will, as a member of the PPEEL Property team, provide legal expertise and advice on conveyancing transactions for ESB. 

 

 

Key Responsibilities 

 

  • The completion of conveyancing transactions, in particular the acquisition of MV substation sites and the granting of easements, from initial instruction to completion and registration 

  • General commercial conveyancing work looking after the ESBN technical property infrastructure including regularisation of title 

  • Managing own caseload working closely with line manager 

  • Working with/supporting other members of the team 

  • Meeting with and advising ESB business clients in particular ESBN Engineering Officers 

  • General property law research and advisory work 

  • Advising on and ensuring adherence with ESB’s Corporate Governance frameworks 

 

 

Experience and Qualifications 

 

Essential  

 

  • Minimum of 2 years post qualification commercial conveyancing experience in a legal practice and admitted and enrolled as a solicitor in the state 

  • Demonstrates expertise in commercial conveyancing including sales, purchases, granting and taking easements, leases and licences, Contracts for Sale, Requisitions on Title. 

  • Strong planning, organisation and case management skills with a track record of managing a large caseload effectively 

  • Ability to work effectively under pressure and deliver results while working to tight timelines and with others through teamwork and collaboration 

  • Strong stakeholder management skills, ability to communicate effectively with others and carry out negotiations with third party solicitors 

  • Proficient in MS Outlook, Word and Office 365 package. 

  • Sound commercial judgment and “can-do” attitude 

 

 

Location  

 

ESB, SIT Legal, Fitzwilliam 27, Fitzwilliam St, 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. 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 will report to a senior solicitor of the Legal team and will be based in ESB Head Office, F27, Dublin in line with ESB's Smart Working arrangements.  

 

 

Why Work with Us? 

 

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

  • Progressive, hybrid working model 

  • 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 

 

€48,100 - €56,600 per annum depending on experience

 


Closing Date 

 

1st April 2025

 

 

Note: Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, recruitment@esb.ie 

 

If you have any queries in relation to this job, please contact recruitment@esb.ie  

 

Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role. 

Inclusion and Diversity Statement 

ESB is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of society and ensure that no one is discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnicity or nationality, disability, age, citizenship, marital status, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by law. Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, recruitment@esb.ie.  

About ESB

Join us in our mission to achieve a net-zero electricity system by 2040. ESB is Ireland’s leading energy utility, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission and distribution, energy supply, energy services and international consultancy. Operating in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, we invest over €1 billion each year to deliver a new energy future based on reliable, affordable zero-carbon electricity.

Our inclusive culture fosters innovation and connection among our 9,000 employees. At ESB, we support you to be your best so that you can truly make a difference.
 

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