Job title: Director (Real Estate)
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Location: Belfast
Job published: 22-04-2026
Job ID: 110971
Contact name: Nikki Bell
Phone number: +447542941500
Contact email: nikki@huntersavage.com

Job Description

Job Title: Director - Real Estate

Location: Belfast

Description:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and dynamic Director - Real Estate to join a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. This role offers the chance to work with a highly regarded team, managing a diverse portfolio of real estate matters while contributing to the growth and development of the department. If you are a seasoned real estate solicitor with a passion for excellence and leadership, this could be the perfect role for you.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Role:

  1. Prestigious Opportunity – Join a globally recognised firm with a strong reputation in the legal and business services sector.
  2. Leadership Role – Take on a senior position with the opportunity to lead, mentor, and shape the future of the real estate team.
  3. Diverse Workload – Manage a varied caseload, including investment, development, finance, acquisitions, disposals, and asset management.

The Role:

As Director - Real Estate, you will:

  • Manage a diverse caseload, including investment, development, finance, acquisitions, disposals, and asset management.
  • Provide expert advice on landlord and tenant matters.
  • Support the Real Estate Partner in driving growth and continuous improvement across the team.
  • Supervise and mentor junior team members, fostering their professional development.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, while identifying opportunities for business growth.

The Person:

The ideal candidate will have:

  • A qualification as a solicitor with significant experience in a leading real estate team.
  • Proven expertise in managing caseloads, including acquisitions, disposals of freehold and leasehold interests, and commercial landlord and tenant matters.
  • Strong technical ability with excellent drafting and written communication skills.
  • Confidence and excellent stakeholder management skills, with a collaborative approach to building relationships.
  • A self-motivated, performance-driven attitude with a commitment to delivering high-quality legal advice.
  • Experience in leading, supervising, and mentoring team members.

The Reward:

  • Competitive Salary – Attractive remuneration package tailored to your experience and expertise.
  • Comprehensive Benefits – Including pension contributions, private healthcare, and more.
  • Company Culture – Be part of a supportive, inclusive, and forward-thinking organisation that values its employees and fosters professional growth.
  • Career Development – Opportunities to grow and develop within a globally recognised firm.

Next Steps:

For further information and to apply for this Director - Real Estate role, please contact Nikki Bell for a confidential discussion. We are here to provide expert, confidential advice and guide you through the application process.

Why Hunter Savage?

At Hunter Savage, we pride ourselves on being a specialist recruitment consultancy with deep expertise in our industry sectors. We are committed to connecting talented professionals with exceptional opportunities. Start a conversation with us today to explore how we can help you achieve your career goals.

Salary is usually negotiable, and the details listed are to be used as a guide based on factors such as your experience and expertise. We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria dependent upon the calibre of response.