Residential Conveyancing Associate / Senior Associate - Edinburgh
Residential Conveyancing Associate / Senior Associate - Edinburgh
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
Essential
- LLB with Hons
- Diploma in Legal Practice
Desirable
- Notary Public
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Good time management skills
- 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
Essential
- Previous experience of residential conveyancing
Desirable
- Previous experience in private client matters such as wills and continue and welfare power of attorney
APTITUDES
Essential
- 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
Application form
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