Property & Probate Solicitor — Dual Practice, Autonomy

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

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.