Position Type: Full-time/PermanentPosition Type: Full Time/ PermanentAberdein Considine are looking for a Residential Conveyancing Associate / Senior Associate to join the team in Edinburgh. The successful candidate will act for clients in the legal aspects of sale and purchase transactions, remortgages and transfers of title. They will also support the Partner and team in the provision of legal services by providing expert legal advice and assistance to clients within the department.ROLE OF DEPARTMENTTo assist clients with the sale and purchase of residential properties.To offer our services in relation to various other private client matters such as wills, continuing and welfare powers of attorney, discharges of standard security, transfers of title and equity releases.To cross-sell other services within the firm such as Financial ServicesJOB PURPOSETo provide clients with the best advice in order for them to achieve the best outcome for their property.To manage client expectations and ensure that good relationships are maintainedTo assist with the day to day running and management of the branch.To develop and maintain the firm’s reputation within the local area.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESTo provide advice to clients on offers received for their properties and take their instructionsTo provide advice to clients in relation to what to offer for properties they wish to purchase and taking instructionsTo guide clients through the sale and purchase process and make the process as straightforward as possibleTo examine title deeds and report back to clients/ lenders on any issues.Drafting legal documentsTo act on behalf of lenders in relation to standard securitiesManage own workload and time managementOversee conveyancing ParalegalsOversee the running of the Property staff within the branchMentoring Trainee Solicitors and junior members of staffRequirementsQUALIFICATIONSLLB with HonsDiploma in Legal PracticeNotary PublicSKILLS AND EXPERIENCEAbility to manage your own workload and work under little supervisionVery good organisational skillsAt least 3 years PQE in a Residential Conveyancing DepartmentKNOWLEDGEPrevious experience of residential conveyancingPrevious experience in private client matters such as wills and continue and welfare power of attorneyAPTITUDESAbility to communicate with clients and offer adviceAbility to work on your own initiative and prioritise your workloadAbility to work with a teamAble to adapt to the business needsApplication formPlease complete the Application Form to apply for this positionFull nameEmail addressTownCountyPostcodePhone numberDo you have a current, full UK Drivers licence?What are your salary expectationsWhat can you bring to Aberdein ConsidineWhat do you feel are the strengths required for the position applied for?IT Skills (Please indicate experience and packages you are familiar with)Do you require a work permit to work in the UK?Are you free to remain and take up employment in the UK with no current immigration restrictions?Do you have any ‘unspent’ criminal convictions?Upload CV (Word document or PDF) Upload CV (Word document or PDF)Consent for storing submitted data Yes, I give permission to store and process my data #J-18808-Ljbffr