Job description
Job Title: Senior Conveyancing Solicitor
Location: Mid & East Antrim Area
Salary: Extremely Competitive + Benefits
About the Firm
We are working with a well-established, long-standing law firm with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality legal services across Mid and East Antrim and the wider Northern Ireland region.
With over a century of experience, the firm has built a loyal client base and is known for its friendly, professional, and client-focused approach. The firm operates across multiple offices and offers a broad range of legal services, supported by an experienced and collaborative team.
The conveyancing department is a core part of the business, handling a significant volume of property transactions and maintaining strong relationships with estate agents, lenders, and developers.
The Role
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Conveyancing Solicitor to join a busy and highly regarded property team.
This role is suited to an experienced solicitor who can manage a substantial caseload independently, while also playing a key role in supporting junior team members and contributing to the ongoing development of the department.
You will oversee a broad mix of residential and commercial conveyancing matters, providing expert advice and ensuring transactions are handled efficiently from instruction through to completion.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing a complex and varied caseload of conveyancing matters
- Handling:
- Residential sales and purchases
- Re-mortgages and transfers of equity
- High-value and complex transactions
- Development site acquisitions and disposals
- Agricultural and land transactions
- Commercial property matters (where applicable)
- Supervising and mentoring junior solicitors and support staff
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships
- Liaising with estate agents, lenders, developers, and other stakeholders
- Reviewing and drafting contracts and legal documentation
- Ensuring full compliance with regulatory and professional standards
- Contributing to business development and growth of the conveyancing department
Candidate Requirements
- Qualified Solicitor (Northern Ireland)
- Significant experience in conveyancing (typically 5+ PQE, although all levels will be considered)
- Proven ability to manage complex transactions independently
- Strong technical knowledge of residential and commercial property law
- Experience supervising or mentoring junior staff
- Excellent communication and client relationship skills
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail
- Commercially aware with a proactive approach to work
Desirable
- Experience working with developers and high-volume caseloads
- Existing professional network or client following
- Experience across both residential and commercial conveyancing
What's on Offer
- Extremely competitive salary (DOE)
- High-quality, varied caseload
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Clear opportunities for career progression
- Established client base and strong pipeline of work
- Opportunity to play a key role in a respected and growing firm
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced conveyancing solicitor to take the next step in their career within a well-established and highly regarded firm.
You will benefit from working in a professional yet approachable environment, with the autonomy to manage your own caseload while also influencing the growth and success of the wider team.
