Property Solicitor
12 month fixed term contract
53K-60K
Hybrid Working
Key Responsibilities:
Property and Title Work:
* Facilitate the transfer of property ownership and rights related to purchases and sales.
* Prepare transactional documentation, including contracts, transfers, rights of way, wayleaves, licenses, and deeds of rectification, while conducting thorough title due diligence.
* Manage property transactions from initiation to lodging registration applications with the Property Registration Authority (PRA).
* Draft first registration applications and address complex title issues.
* Provide advice on a variety of property title and conveyancing matters, including boundary disputes, rights of way, turbary, and other encumbrances.
* Collaborate with the Title Researcher to maintain accurate records of the property estate.
General Legal Support and Advice:
* Draft and offer legal advice on commercial agreements and negotiations.
* Support the management of forest property acquisitions.
* Deliver timely and accurate legal advice to the forestry teams.
* Maintain precise records while fostering a culture of continuous improvement to enhance operational efficiency.
* Liaise with and manage external legal advisors as necessary.
Governance, Compliance & Regulation:
* Advocate for best practices in legal affairs management.
* Manage legal risk exposure and ensure compliance with internal governance.
About you:
* Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 2 years of relevant post-qualification experience.
* Essential experience in Property Law and Conveyancing, particularly with rural and agricultural properties.
* Strong technical skills in conveyancing and drafting.
* Practical and hands-on approach to managing a high volume of legal transactions.
* Aptitude for reading maps and interpreting legal documents.
* Excellent organizational, communication, and ICT skills, with familiarity with a legal case management system.
* Experience in broader commercial matters is desirable.
Please apply within to be considered for this position.
Skills:
* Property
* Conveyancing
* Legal Drafting
* Legal Advice
* Governance
* Compliance
* Regulation
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