Senior Solicitor

at  EirGrid

EirGrid Group operates and develops the electricity system in Ireland. Our 2020 - 25 strategy is shaped by climate change and the transition of the electricity sector to low-carbon, renewable energy. We have a unique role to play in leading the radical transformation that is required. Our strategy sums up our response to these challenges. It consists of a set of key goals, underpinned by our purpose to Transform the power system for future generations.
The EirGrid Legal Team works closely with the business to support the business in delivering the EirGrid Group Strategy, demonstrating the values and behaviours of the group.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Qualified lawyer with at least 6+ years relevant post qualification experience in land/property law, preferably within the energy or infrastructure sector or in the broader regulatory sector.
• Proven track record of proactively organising and managing high workload with the ability to effectively deal with a wide range of complex legal matters across a variety of legal fields.
• Results driven, highly organised and efficient with an ability to manage multiple priorities and ensure deadlines are consistently met.
• Ability to provide sound commercial and legal judgment and to provide legal advice in clear and concise terms that is accessible to the recipient.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team player who can support and be collegiate with others in delivering company Strategy and objectives.
• Excellent attention to detail with a strong commercial focus and business acumen.
• A demonstrated ability to work on own initiative

We are seeking an experienced Senior Solicitor to join our Legal team. This is an excellent opportunity to partner with the business on a range of complex land/ property related issued particularly in relation to key infrastructure projects.
As a member of the EirGrid Group Legal team, the Senior Solicitor provides legal expertise, guidance and support to the EirGrid Group in a dynamic environment. The role assists the business through the sharing of legal know-how and expertise, problem-solving and the identification of risks and solutions.
This role is ideally suited to an experienced legal professional who enjoys working with the business in a high performing and fast-paced environment across a diverse range of complex legal matters. Teamwork is essential and the role holder will enjoy working with our multi-discipline teams across the Group and with key external stakeholders, including the Transmission Asset Owner (ESB), the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications, energy regulators and customers, as required to effectively deliver on the EirGrid Group objectives.
The ideal candidate will be a lawyer with at least 6+ years relevant PQE gained at a leading law firm or in-house, preferable within the energy industry or a relevant regulated industry.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Qualified lawyer with at least 6+ years relevant post qualification experience in land/property law, preferably within the energy or infrastructure sector or in the broader regulatory sector.
• Proven track record of proactively organising and managing high workload with the ability to effectively deal with a wide range of complex legal matters across a variety of legal fields.
• Results driven, highly organised and efficient with an ability to manage multiple priorities and ensure deadlines are consistently met.
• Ability to provide sound commercial and legal judgment and to provide legal advice in clear and concise terms that is accessible to the recipient.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team player who can support and be collegiate with others in delivering company Strategy and objectives.
• Excellent attention to detail with a strong commercial focus and business acumen.
• A demonstrated ability to work on own initiative.