Conveyancing Solicitor – Derry | £40,000–£50,000 | Full-time or Part-time
Signatus are recruiting a Full time or Part time conveyancing solicitor to join a reputable and well established solicitors practice based in Derry. 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 95% is residential conveyancing focused with some general commercial matters on occasion.
The role will suit either a competent junior 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
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Manage your own caseload of residential conveyancing files from instruction to completion with support from the outgoing solicitor throughout the first 6-12 months.
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Advise clients on all stages of the property transaction process
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Draft and review contracts, title documents, leases, and deeds
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Conduct title checks and coordinate with estate agents, mortgage providers, and opposing solicitors
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Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements
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Resolve issues or disputes that may arise during transactions
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Maintain accurate, detailed records of all matters handled
Why Join This Firm?
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Autonomy & Impact – fast progression is available where you will ultimately lead the conveyancing function and shape the client experience
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Support – Full-time legal secretary assigned to assist you to deliver exceptional client service
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Flexibility – Willing to accommodate part-time working for the right person with experience
Ideal Candidate
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NI qualified solicitor with a strong background in residential conveyancing, ideally with 5+ years PQE but more junior will be considered
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Able to work collaboratively initially but ultimately independently and take full ownership of your caseload
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Excellent drafting and communication skills
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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: fionntan@signatus.co.uk M: +44 7982 608 069
If this role or location does not suit you but you would like to explore some of our other non-advertised property roles in general practice or commercial companies, please don’t hesitate to get in touch through our website.
