Senior Solicitor / Associate
Conveyancing Senior Solicitor / Associate (Min. 3 years PQE) - (Aberdeen City Centre)
Conveyancing Senior Solicitor / Associate (Min. 3 years PQE) - (Aberdeen City Centre)
Position Type: Full-time/Permanent
Position Type: Full Time/ Permanent
Aberdein Considine are looking for a Residential Conveyancing Senior Solicitor or Associate to join the team in Aberdeen. The successful candidate will act for clients in the legal aspects of sale and purchase transactions, remortgages and transfers of title.
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 activities with 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 advise 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 Trainees Solicitors and junior members of staff
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- LLB with Hons
- Diploma in Legal Practice
Desirable
- Notary Public
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Minimum 3 years PQE in a Residential Conveyancing Department
- Excellent communication skills
- Good time management skills
- Ability to manage your own workload and work under little supervision
- Very good organisational skills
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Previous experience of Residential Conveyancing
- Previous frontline experience
Application form
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