Job Title: Property Solicitor
We are seeking an experienced and skilled Property Solicitor to join our team. As a Property Solicitor, you will be responsible for assisting with property transactions and general legal queries to support the implementation of our strategy.
Responsibilities:
* Transferring property ownership and rights in connection with property purchases and sales.
* Preparing transactional documentation and undertaking title due diligence.
* Drafting first registration applications and dealing with complex title issues.
* Advising on a full range of other property title and conveyancing issues including boundary disputes, rights of way, turbary, and other burdens on the estate.
* Liaising with colleagues to ensure the records of the estate remain up to date.
* Drafting and providing legal advice on commercial agreements/negotiations.
* Maintaining accurate records and promoting an attitude of continual improvement to reduce complexity and allow our people to do their best work.
* Liaising and proactively managing external legal advisers as required.
* Promoting the adoption of best practice in legal affairs management.
* Managing exposure to legal risk and promoting compliance.
* Ensuring compliance with all internal governance.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 2 years relevant post-qualification experience.
* Experience in Property Law and Conveyancing essential.
* Practical, hands-on attitude in dealing with a high volume of legal transactions and ability to work on own initiative.
* Good aptitude in reading maps.
* Excellent organisational, communication skills, and ICT skills, and the ability to use a legal case management system.
* Experience in broader commercial matters desirable.