Real Estate Solicitor, Belfast

Real Estate Solicitor (NQ –3 PQE), Belfast

The Opportunity
Abacus is working with a leading commercial law firm to recruit a Real Estate Solicitor into its growing Belfast team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-quality, NI and England & Wales-based transactions while remaining locally based. You’ll join a well-established national practice with strong technical capability, working alongside experienced senior lawyers on a broad mix of commercial property matters across multiple sectors.

Role Summary
You will support and manage a varied real estate caseload, with a strong focus on transactional and asset management work. Key responsibilities include:

• Carrying out due diligence and asset management for a range of commercial property matters
• Preparing reports on title, leases, refinancing and acquisitions
• Supporting on agreements for lease and wider transactional work
• Advising clients across sectors including banking, retail and hospitality
• Working closely with colleagues across a national team on England & Wales matters
• Contributing to high-quality client delivery and commercial outcomes

The Person
We’re keen to speak with Solicitors who:

• Are NQ (with a RE Seat) or offer some PQE e.g. 6 mths up to 3 years PQE with experience in real estate/property matters. NI and / or E&W welcomed. 
• Bring strong experience in due diligence, asset management and transactional work
• Are commercially aware with a focus on quality and client service
• Are confident communicating with clients and colleagues
• Are adaptable, collaborative and comfortable working within a national team.

Rewards and Benefits

• High-quality NI and England & Wales work from a Belfast base
• Strong progression opportunities within a growing local and national team
• Exposure to a broad client base across key commercial sectors
• Competitive salary with performance-related bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package including flexible benefits and wellbeing support
• Ongoing training and development through structured learning platforms.

Apply Now
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.