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Job Description
Conveyancing Legal Executive | Cork | 30-40K
A prominent client based in Cork are currently seeking an experienced Conveyancing Legal Executive to join their team & busy office.
Key Responsibilities:
- Handle all aspects of residential commercial property transactions including sales, purchases, transfers, and remortgages.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships through regular communication, ensuring that clients are informed of progress and advised on legal matters effectively.
- Draft, review, and advise on legal documents including contracts, title deeds, and transfer documents.
- Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, including Anti-Money Laundering (AML) procedures, GDPR, and other relevant legislation.
- Investigate titles, resolve any title issues, and ensure the transfer of clear title to the buyer.
- Arrange and review property searches, including local authority, environmental, and drainage searches.
- Work closely with mortgage lenders, brokers, and other parties to ensure financing is secured in a timely manner.
- Handle any disputes or complications that arise during the conveyancing process, working to find a solution that satisfies all parties involved.
- Ensure all precompletion formalities are completed, prepare completion statements, and coordinate the exchange of contracts.
- Manage postcompletion activities, including the registration of properties with the Land Registry and dealing with Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) submissions.
- Maintain accurate and uptodate case files, both electronic and paperbased, ensuring all necessary documentation is completed and stored securely.
- Work collaboratively with the conveyancing team and other departments within the firm to ensure an efficient service for clients.
Experience:
- Proven experience in managing a varied residential conveyancing caseload.
- Experience with freehold and leasehold transactions.
- Familiarity with the conveyancing process from start to finish, including new build and shared ownership properties (desirable).
Skills:
- Strong legal knowledge in conveyancing and property law.
- Excellent client care and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively under pressure.
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proficient in case management systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Problemsolving abilities and a proactive approach to resolving issues.
This is an excellent opportunity for a legal candidate looking to join a well-established firm, where your work and input is acknowledged and valued and where you will progress in your career.