Conveyancing Director – Belfast/Antrim | £55,000–£65,000 | Full-time or Part-time
Signatus are recruiting a Full time or Part time conveyancing solicitor to join a highly reputable and well established solicitors practice based in either its Belfast or Antrim offices. This is a role that will form part of the natural succession plan of the firm as one of its senior solicitors begin retirement planning.
As such, you will have dedicated support of a senior solicitor and dedicated legal secretarial support to guide you in the first few months of client and case familiarisation.
The majority of the workload (90-95%) is residential conveyancing focused with some general commercial matters on occasion.
The role will suit either a seasoned conveyancing solicitor with experience handling residential conveyancing files through to completion or a seasoned practitioner who is looking to step into a senior role within a firm and ultimately run the property department in a short space of time.
What You’ll Do
* Manage your own caseload of residential conveyancing files from instruction to completion with support from the outgoing solicitor throughout the first 12+ months.
* Advise clients on all stages of the property transaction process
* Draft and review contracts, title documents, leases, and deeds
* Conduct title checks and coordinate with estate agents, mortgage providers, and opposing solicitors
* Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements
* Resolve issues or disputes that may arise during transactions
* Maintain accurate, detailed records of all matters handled
Why Join This Firm?
* Autonomy & Impact – fast progression is available where you will ultimately lead the conveyancing function and shape the client experience
* Support – Full-time legal secretary assigned to assist you to deliver exceptional client service
* Flexibility – Willing to accommodate part-time working for the right person with experience
Ideal Candidate
* NI qualified solicitor with a strong background in residential conveyancing, ideally with 5+ years PQE and more senior candidates are highly desirable
* Able to work collaboratively initially but ultimately independently and take full ownership of your caseload
* Excellent drafting and communication skills
* Approachable, detail-focused, and client-service driven
How to apply / Contact
If you are a conveyancing solicitor who would like to develop your career in a growing practice, please forward a Word formatted CV to our principal legal consultant Fionntán Gamble LLB immediately to hear more.
E: M: +44 7982 608 069
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