Projects Lawyer (1-6 PQE)
Belfast
Exceptional by design. A career at the forefront of Projects.
Join a highly‑ranked team where your expertise directly contributes to genuinely high‑impact work. Pinsent Masons is seeking a Projects Lawyer (1–6 years’ PQE) to join our Belfast office. This is an opportunity to work on some of the most ambitious renewable energy, construction and infrastructure projects across Ireland, collaborate with leading practitioners, and grow within a practice known for excellence and innovation.
You’ll be part of our integrated Ireland Projects team, operating as a single unit across Belfast and Dublin. Working with a wide range of UK and international clients, you’ll gain exposure to complex and interesting work while building meaningful relationships and sector‑specific expertise.
The Opportunity
You will play a central role in the delivery of major energy, construction and infrastructure projects, advising developers, sponsors, funders and contractors across the full lifecycle of projects. The team’s work spans renewable energy (including wind, solar, battery storage and system services), large‑scale development and campus projects, and nationally significant energy and infrastructure assets.
Working closely with colleagues across Ireland, the UK and our international network, you will support market‑leading clients including EDF Renewables, NTR Plc, Energia, Brookfield, Sacyr and SUSI Partners. You’ll be part of a collaborative, high‑performing team led by Richard Murphy, Head of Energy (Ireland), and Ciaran McNamara, Head of Construction (Ireland), both highly regarded leaders in their fields.
At Pinsent Masons, your career is exceptional by design: deliberately shaped to encourage early responsibility, deep sector knowledge and long‑term progression. You will contribute to a growing and innovative projects practice, developing strong client relationships and delivering commercially focused advice within a team known for its collaborative culture and practical, solutions‑driven approach.
What You'll Do
Bring your projects expertise and commercially minded approach to a team trusted on some of the most high‑profile mandates in the market. Your role will involve:
Advising on a broad range of construction, energy and infrastructure matters across renewable energy and major development projects
Drafting, negotiating and advising on key project documentation, including construction contracts, professional appointments, development agreements and related project agreements
Supporting transactions across the full project lifecycle, from development and procurement through to delivery and operation
Working closely with colleagues across construction, real estate, finance, planning and regulatory teams to deliver integrated advice
Managing matters effectively, coordinating inputs across jurisdictions and meeting client deadlines
Building strong client relationships, supporting business development initiatives and playing an active role in the continued growth of our Projects practice
About The Team
Our Ireland Projects team advises a broad range of clients, including:
Renewable energy developers and investors
Infrastructure sponsors and funders
Construction and engineering contractors
Public and private sector project participants
The team is recognised for delivering high‑quality, commercially focused advice on complex and high‑profile projects across Ireland.
Why Pinsent Masons
Pinsent Masons is a purpose‑led professional services business committed to creating a career experience that is exceptional by design. We offer:
High‑quality, intellectually stimulating work with market‑leading clients
A supportive, inclusive and collaborative culture where people can thrive
Clear and transparent opportunities for development and progression
Flexible and agile working
A top‑tier reputation, including recognition as Global Construction Law Firm of the Year for 16 consecutive years
Our Commitment
We are committed to recruiting and retaining the best talent and building an inclusive, fair and supportive workplace. We value the strength that comes from different experiences and strive to create an environment where everyone feels they belong.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates across jurisdictions. If you require reasonable adjustments, we will work with you to identify a suitable approach.
How To Apply
Applications are accepted via our recruitment portal only
For an informal and confidential discussion about the role, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor, Amanda Bower:
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/amanda--bower
Email: Amanda.Bower@pinsentmasons.com
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Pinsent Masons is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Pinsent Masons is a multinational law firm with a reputation for delivering high-quality legal advice rooted in its deep understanding of the sectors and geographies in which our clients operate.
Our expertise is recognised globally. In recent years we have achieved more tier 1 rankings in The Legal 500 UK guide than any other firm, and been counted among the most innovative law firms in Europe and Asia Pacific by the Financial Times.
With over 1,500 lawyers operating from 28 locations throughout Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa, we are well-placed to advise on complex multi-jurisdictional matters across a full range of legal disciplines.
The firm has significant international credentials in the global energy, infrastructure, financial services, real estate and technology, science and industry sectors.
Pinsent Masons looks at your business needs differently. This means we don't just apply lawyers to solve clients' problems; we deploy a wider range of professional disciplines, enabled by people, process and technology, to deliver a global professional service with law at its core.
