Projects Lawyer (1–6 years PQE)
Location: Belfast
Join Pinsent Masons’ top‑tier Construction and Projects team in Ireland, advising on complex, high‑value construction, energy and infrastructure projects across Ireland, with a particular focus on market‑leading construction mandates.
Based in Belfast, you will work closely with Ciaran McNamara, Partner and Head of Construction (Ireland), and Richard Murphy, Partner and Head of Energy (Ireland), as part of a collaborative, high‑performing team delivering major construction, energy and infrastructure projects for leading domestic and international clients.
The Role
You will advise on significant construction mandates across the energy and infrastructure sectors to deliver nationally important infrastructure. You will work with leading clients such as Sacyr, Gilbert-Ash, EDF Renewables, NTR Plc, Energia, Brookfield, Statkraft and others, and collaborate with colleagues across the UK and wider Pinsent Masons international network of offices.
The role offers early responsibility, direct partner exposure and the opportunity to develop deep technical construction expertise while working on high‑profile projects in the Irish market.
About You
- Qualified lawyer in UK or ROI, with 1-6 years’ PQE
- Experience in projects, construction, energy or infrastructure work
- Comfortable advising on construction contracts and project delivery issues
- Strong communication, organisation and teamwork skills
- A genuine interest in building a long‑term career in within a market‑leading practice
Why Pinsent Masons?
- Global 100 law firm with a top-tier projects and construction reputation
- Market‑leading projects practice with a strong Irish and international profile
- High‑quality training, clear progression pathways and specialist career development
- Early client exposure and close partner support
- Collaborative, inclusive and commercially focused culture
Ready to make an impact? Apply via our careers site.
Contact:
Amanda Bower, Talent Acquisition Advisor
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Pinsent Masons is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Skills Required
- Qualified lawyer in UK or ROI
- 1-6 years PQE
- Experience in projects, construction, energy or infrastructure work
- Comfortable advising on construction contracts and project delivery issues
- Strong communication, organisation and teamwork skills
- Genuine interest in long-term career in a market-leading practice
What We Do
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 27 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.
