Probate Solicitor

Brightwater Recruitment; Cork; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightwater Recruitment seeks an experienced Property & Probate Solicitor to join a busy team in Cork, Ireland. The role involves handling both property and probate matters from inception to completion with substantial autonomy and strong administrative support.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years PQE, excellent drafting and negotiation skills, and a client-focused approach. A dual practice with residential and commercial property, wills, and estate administration forms the core workload.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor registered with the Law Society of Ireland.
• 3+ years PQE in Property Law and Probate/Wills.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage medium-to-high volume residential sales, purchases, re-mortgages and transfers of equity.
• Handle commercial property transactions, including leases, landlord/tenant matters and acquisitions/disposals.
• Conduct title reviews and address complex land registry queries.
• Draft Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney; advise on estate planning and asset protection.
• Administer estates, including preparing Inland Revenue Affidavits, extracting Grants of Probate/Letters of Administration, and distributing assets.
• Advise executors, administrators, and beneficiaries on their rights and obligations.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, estate agents, financial institutions, and other solicitors.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Practice management software

Education

Solicitor qualified (Law Society of Ireland)

Tools

Legal practice management software

Job description

Our client base is diverse and loyal, ranging from private clients and high-net-worth individuals to property developers and local businesses. Due to a sustained increase in instructions, we are now seeking an experienced and ambitious Property & Probate Solicitor to join our dedicated team.

The Role

This is a dual-practice role ideal for a practitioner who enjoys variety and thrives on managing their own busy caseload from inception to completion. You will work closely with the firm's partners, enjoying a high degree of autonomy while receiving excellent administrative support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing medium-to-high volume residential sales, purchases, re-mortgages, and transfers of equity.
• Handling commercial property transactions, including drafting and negotiating commercial leases, landlord & tenant matters, and acquisitions/disposals.
• Conducting thorough title reviews and dealing with complex land registry queries.
• Drafting Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney, and advising on estate planning and asset protection.
• Administering estates, including preparing Inland Revenue Affidavits, extracting Grants of Probate/Letters of Administration, and distributing assets.
• Advising executors, administrators, and beneficiaries on their rights and obligations.
• Client Relations:
• Building and maintaining strong, empathetic, and professional relationships with clients, estate agents, financial institutions, and other solicitors.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a practical, proactive professional who can hit the ground running.

• Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor registered with the Law Society of Ireland.
• Experience: Ideally 3+ years PQE with strong, demonstrable experience in both Property Law and Probate/Wills (candidates with slightly more or less experience who demonstrate the right drive and technical capability will also be considered).
• Skills:
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Superb organizational skills with the ability to prioritize a diverse workload in a fast-paced environment.
• A high level of attention to detail and a strong work ethic.
• Comfortable utilizing legal practice management software.