Conveyancing Senior Solicitor – Newcastle

Aberdein Considine; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Edinburgh is seeking a Residential Conveyancing Associate/Senior Associate to manage legal aspects of property transactions. The role involves advising clients, drafting legal documents, and maintaining relationships. Candidates should possess an LLB with Hons and experience in residential conveyancing.

Qualifications

• LLB with Hons required.
• Minimum of 3 years PQE in Residential Conveyancing.
• Ability to manage your own workload under little supervision.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on offers received for their properties.
• Guide clients through the sale and purchase process.
• Draft legal documents related to residential transactions.

Skills

Organisational skills

Client communication

Initiative

Teamwork

Education

LLB with Hons

Diploma in Legal Practice

Notary Public

Job description

Position Type: Full-time/Permanent

Position Type: Full Time/ Permanent

Aberdein Considine are looking for a Residential Conveyancing Associate / Senior Associate to join the team in Edinburgh. The successful candidate will act for clients in the legal aspects of sale and purchase transactions, remortgages and transfers of title. They will also support the Partner and team in the provision of legal services by providing expert legal advice and assistance to clients within the department.

ROLE OF DEPARTMENT

• To assist clients with the sale and purchase of residential properties.
• To offer our services in relation to various other private client matters such as wills, continuing and welfare powers of attorney, discharges of standard security, transfers of title and equity releases.
• To cross-sell other services within the firm such as Financial Services

JOB PURPOSE

• To provide clients with the best advice in order for them to achieve the best outcome for their property.
• To manage client expectations and ensure that good relationships are maintained
• To assist with the day to day running and management of the branch.
• To develop and maintain the firm’s reputation within the local area.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• To provide advice to clients on offers received for their properties and take their instructions
• To provide advice to clients in relation to what to offer for properties they wish to purchase and taking instructions
• To guide clients through the sale and purchase process and make the process as straightforward as possible
• To examine title deeds and report back to clients/ lenders on any issues.
• Drafting legal documents
• To act on behalf of lenders in relation to standard securities
• Manage own workload and time management
• Oversee conveyancing Paralegals
• Oversee the running of the Property staff within the branch
• Mentoring Trainee Solicitors and junior members of staff

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• LLB with Hons
• Diploma in Legal Practice
• Notary Public

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Ability to manage your own workload and work under little supervision
• Very good organisational skills
• At least 3 years PQE in a Residential Conveyancing Department

KNOWLEDGE

• Previous experience of residential conveyancing
• Previous experience in private client matters such as wills and continue and welfare power of attorney

APTITUDES

• Ability to communicate with clients and offer advice
• Ability to work on your own initiative and prioritise your workload
• Ability to work with a team
• Able to adapt to the business needs

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