Probate Solicitor

Brightwater; Cork; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightwater is seeking an experienced Property & Probate Solicitor to join our Cork team. You will manage a busy caseload from inception to completion, working closely with the firm's partners with a high degree of autonomy and supportive administration.

The role covers residential and commercial conveyancing, probate, wills, and estate planning, with client relations at the core. You will draft, negotiate, and advise on complex matters for private clients and developers.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor registered with the Law Society of Ireland.
• 3+ years PQE with strong Property Law and Probate/Wills experience.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritise a diverse workload in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Conveyancing: manage medium-to-high volume residential and commercial property transactions.
• Probate/estate planning: draft wills, administer estates, and advise executors.
• Client relations: build relationships with clients, agents, banks, and other solicitors.

Skills

Property & Probate Law

Drafting

Negotiation

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Tools

Legal practice management software

Job description

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 ambitiousProperty & 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

• Conveyancing (Residential & Commercial): 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.
• Probate & Estate Planning: 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: Ideally3+ 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.
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