Senior Solicitor / Associate

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. 

• 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

• Deliver high quality strategic, practical and commercially focussed expert legal advice to clients
• Contribute to the success and reputation of the firm by achieving excellent client outcomes, maximising fee income and supporting their department’s strategic goals
• Demonstrate values driven behaviour by showing they care for clients and colleagues, striving for excellence by going above and beyond and fostering a culture of collaboration by playing as a team

• 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 
• Mentoring Trainees Solicitors and junior members of staff 
• Uphold the firm’s values and standards of professionalism

Requirements

• LLB with Hons
• Diploma in Legal Practice

• Minimum 3 years PQE in a Residential Conveyancing Department 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to work effectively under pressure
• Strong IT proficiency and ability to manage digital workflows
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
• Proven ability to meet strict deadlines and manage client expectations 

• Experience with case management systems or relevant digital tools
• Previous frontline experience 
• Notary Public