Conveyancing Solicitor - Bangor

VanRath; Bangor; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

VanRath is seeking a Conveyancing Solicitor for its Bangor, Co. Down operation to manage a full residential caseload from instruction through to completion. A strong local market presence supports a busy workload and ongoing client care.

Open to solicitors at varying PQE levels, the role offers the chance to contribute to a growing property team and potential progression towards partnership within a well-established Belfast-area firm.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with NI status and practical residential conveyancing experience.
• Ability to manage own caseload with autonomy.
• Strong drafting and technical knowledge.
• Excellent organisation and client-care skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage residential sales and purchases from instruction to completion.
• Handle freehold and leasehold transactions, remortgages and transfers of equity.
• Deal with searches, title issues, contracts, enquiries and post-completion.
• Liaise with clients, lenders and estate agents; provide clear advice.
• Support growth and development of the property team.

Skills

Residential conveyancing experience

Autonomy

Drafting skills

Client service

Education

Qualified Solicitor status in Northern Ireland

Job description

Conveyancing Solicitor | Bangor, Co. Down | Competitive Salary | Partnership Potential

Permanent | Northern Ireland

We're working with a well-established and very busy law firm in Bangor to recruit a Conveyancing Solicitor to join its established property team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor looking to join a successful regional practice in Bangor, with a strong local reputation, an established client base and a significant volume of property work. The firm is keen to hear from candidates in Bangor, North Down, Belfast and surrounding areas who are looking to build a long-term career, with potential progression towards partnership.

The Role

You will manage your own caseload of residential conveyancing matters from instruction through to completion, advising clients throughout the transaction and ensuring a high level of client service.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing residential sales and purchases from start to finish
• Freehold and leasehold transactions, remortgages and transfers of equity
• Dealing with searches, title issues, contracts, enquiries and post-completion
• Liaising with clients, lenders, estate agents and other professionals
• Providing clear and practical advice throughout the conveyancing process
• Building strong relationships with an established local client base
• Supporting the continued growth and development of the property team

There may also be scope to broaden your wider property experience, depending on your background and interests.

About You

The firm is open to solicitors at different levels of PQE, provided you have solid experience in Northern Ireland residential conveyancing.

You will ideally have:

• Qualified Solicitor status in Northern Ireland
• Practical residential conveyancing experience
• The ability to manage your own caseload with a high degree of autonomy
• Strong technical knowledge and drafting skills
• Excellent organisation, attention to detail and client-care skills
• A commercial and proactive approach to your work
• The ambition to develop your career within an established practice

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Established and very busy Bangor practice
• Strong local reputation and loyal client base
• Significant existing volume of conveyancing work
• Varied PQE levels considered
• Opportunity to develop your wider property experience
• High level of autonomy and responsibility
• Long-term career progression with potential for partnership
• Opportunity to play an important role in the continued development of the practice