Property Solicitor

Morgan McKinley; Cork; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is recruiting a Property Solicitor for Cork City centre to manage a broad range of residential and commercial conveyancing matters. The role offers exposure to probate and private client work within a supportive and professional practice.

You will handle files independently, draft and review contracts, liaise with clients and agents, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while delivering high standards of client service.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor admitted to the Roll of Solicitors in Ireland.
• Experience in residential and/or commercial property law.
• Knowledge of probate and private client work is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Managing residential conveyancing transactions from initial instruction through to completion.
• Advising clients on the purchase, sale and transfer of residential property.
• Handling commercial property transactions, including leases, acquisitions and disposals, where appropriate.
• Drafting and reviewing contracts, title documentation and other property-related legal documents.
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, financial institutions and other solicitors to progress transactions efficiently.
• Undertaking some probate and estate administration work.
• Providing a high standard of client service and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Managing files independently while ensuring compliance with professional and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Property law

Client service

Attention to detail

Communication

Independence

Organisational skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor admitted to the Roll of Solicitors in Ireland

Job description

Our client, an established and highly regarded law firm based in Cork City centre, is seeking to recruit a Property Solicitor to join its growing legal team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with experience in residential and/or commercial conveyancing who is looking to develop their career within a supportive and professional practice. The successful candidate will manage a varied property caseload, with some exposure to probate and private client matters.

The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a broad range of property transactions and providing practical, commercially focused legal advice to clients. The role will also involve assisting with probate matters as part of the firm's wider private client practice.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing residential conveyancing transactions from initial instruction through to completion.
• Advising clients on the purchase, sale and transfer of residential property.
• Handling commercial property transactions, including leases, acquisitions and disposals, where appropriate.
• Drafting and reviewing contracts, title documentation and other property-related legal documents.
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, financial institutions and other solicitors to progress transactions efficiently.
• Undertaking some probate and estate administration work.
• Providing a high standard of client service and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Managing files independently while ensuring compliance with professional and regulatory requirements.

The Ideal Candidate

• A qualified Solicitor admitted to the Roll of Solicitors in Ireland.
• Experience in residential and/or commercial property law.
• Some experience or an interest in probate and private client work would be advantageous.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a varied caseload.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A client-focused approach with strong attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a close-knit legal team.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to join an established Cork law firm with a strong reputation for delivering quality legal services and developing long-term client relationships.

The position offers exposure to a varied and interesting workload across property and probate, within a professional and supportive working environment.