Property Law Solicitor

Position Description (14 Month Contract)

ESB is a purpose-led company striving to create a brighter future for the customers and communities they serve, leading the transition to reliable, affordable, low-carbon energy. The ESB are working to deliver a new energy future based on reliable, affordable, zero carbon electricity. They are building on the work they have done for over a century totransform lives andenable social and economic progress and change. This is the purpose. They will continue toharness the capability and resourcesto bring light and energy to communities in Ireland and around the world. ESB are Driven to Make a Differenceand 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 ESB Networks (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

· 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 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 anchor day 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 will report to a senior solicitor of the Legal team.

Why Work with ESB?

· Opportunity to lead Ireland's transition tonet zero carbon future

· Progressive, hybrid working model

· Career developmentthrough mentoring andtraining

· Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities

· Sports and Social Clubs

· Networking opportunities

· Credit Union

· 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 the Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted

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

Closing Date

27th August 2025

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

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