Solicitor

558813

Closing at: Jul 12 2026 - 23:55 BST

Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of our Dublin or Belfast office

Salary: €65,300 - €97,900 ROI or £51,600 - £77,400 UK + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

This is a brilliant opportunity to join SSE’s in-house legal team as a Property Solicitor, where you’ll play a valued role in supporting the safe and responsible delivery of vital energy projects. Working across a wide range of onshore and offshore developments, you’ll partner collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders to provide trusted legal guidance on property matters. You’ll be part of a supportive, purpose-led team that champions integrity, care, and doing the right thing - ensuring that everything we do is underpinned by safety, quality, and respect for our communities and environments.

You will

- Draft, review and thoughtfully negotiate a wide range of property and land agreements, ensuring all arrangements support safe and sustainable project delivery

- Provide clear, practical legal guidance to stakeholders, helping them navigate property matters with confidence and care

- Manage relationships with external legal partners, ensuring high-quality support while achieving best value

- Support applications and queries with Tailte Éireann, maintaining accuracy and attention to detail at every stage

- Collaborate with the wider legal team, contributing to a culture of shared learning, integrity, and continuous improvement

You have

- Qualification as a solicitor in Ireland, with around 2-5 years’ PQE (flexible depending on experience), and a strong foundation in property law

- Experience drafting and negotiating a range of property agreements, alongside exposure to title investigation and land registration processes

- A thoughtful, collaborative approach, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a supportive team

- Strong communication skills and sound commercial awareness, with a focus on clarity, care, and positive outcomes

- A proactive and organised mindset, with an appreciation for working in a safety-led, values-driven environment (energy sector experience would be a bonus)

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

At SSE, we've created a culture of integrity, quality, responsibility and ethical behaviour. Our Legal division protect our culture by ensuring our actions are legally sound and in line with business priorities. They identify legal risk, provide advice on regulatory and statutory obligations, and help each SSE business meet its strategic goals.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Janet.Gossman@sse.com / 01738 351816 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.