Property / Commercial Property Solicitor

Law Society; Galway; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MacSweeney & Company in Galway seeks an experienced Property/Commercial Property Solicitor to join our growing practice. You will advise private and commercial clients, including landlords and developers, on acquisitions, leasing and property finance from instruction to completion.

The ideal candidate will have post-qualification experience in property law, strong drafting skills and the ability to manage files independently while collaborating with partners.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with relevant post-qualification experience in property or commercial property law.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage property transactions from instruction through to completion.

Responsibilities

• Advise private and commercial clients including landlords, tenants, developers and investors.
• Handle acquisitions and disposals of commercial and residential property.
• Oversee commercial leasing, property development and investment transactions.
• Assist with property finance and complex title matters.
• Draft and negotiate contracts, leases and related documentation.
• Contribute to the property aspects of corporate transactions.

Skills

Property law experience

Drafting and negotiation

Client relationship management

Teamwork and independence

Education

Solicitor qualification (PQE)

Job description

Property / Commercial Property Solicitor

MacSweeney & Company is an award-winning firm and one of the largest indigenous legal firms in the West of Ireland. They are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Property/Commercial Property Solicitor to join their growing practice in Galway.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious solicitor to work directly with partners and clients, undertake high-quality property work and play an active role in the continued development of their Property practice.

The Role

The successful candidate will advise a broad range of private and commercial clients, including businesses, developers, investors, landlords and tenants. The role will involve a varied workload which may include:

• Acquisitions and disposals of commercial and residential property;
• Commercial leasing, acting for landlords and tenants;
• Property development and investment transactions;
• Commercial lending and property finance;
• Investigation of title and complex title matters;
• Drafting and negotiating contracts, leases and other property documentation;
• Property aspects of corporate and commercial transactions; and
• General commercial property and conveyancing advisory work.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a qualified solicitor with relevant post-qualification experience in property and/or commercial property law;
• Have strong technical, drafting and negotiation skills;
• Be capable of managing property transactions from initial instruction through to completion;
• Be commercially aware, practical and solutions-focused;
• Be confident managing matters independently while working effectively as part of a team;
• Have excellent communication and client relationship skills; and
• Demonstrate initiative, sound judgement and excellent attention to detail.

Experience across all of the areas listed above is not essential. They are particularly interested in candidates with a strong grounding in property who wish to broaden their commercial property experience and take greater responsibility for client matters.

The Opportunity

The position offers varied and high-quality property work, significant direct client contact and the opportunity to manage your own files and client relationships. They offer a highly competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience, together with excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression within a supportive and collegiate working environment.