Job Description

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