Property/probate Solicitor

Blake and Kenny LLP is a well-established general practice based in Galway city. They are currently seeking to recruit a full time Solicitor in areas of property or probate. Experience in Local Government Law would also benefit. The candidate should have good experience dealing with private clients and/or state bodies. Hybrid working is also available.

The positions available consist of residential and commercial conveyancing and duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Sale and purchase of residential and commercial properties;
• Drafting and reviewing leases;
• Advising clients, both corporate, state bodies and private, in relation to all property-related transactions;
• Dealing with residential and commercial lending transactions;
• Attending to registrations and post-completion matters.

Probate/Estate Planning experience in the following:

• Drafting wills;
• Preparing probate applications;
• Good knowledge of CAT legislation and tax considerations in administration of estates;
• Extracting Grants of Probate/Administration and administering estates.

Local Government Law experience in any of the following areas:

• Building control/dangerous structures;
• Environment;
• Property registration;
• First registrations;
• Foreshore licences;
• Housing;
• Acquisitions;
• Housing;
• Loans division;
• Transportation;
• Environmental and planning;
• Capital works contracts;
• Compulsory Purchase Order’s (CPOs);
• Judicial review litigation.

Salary will be commensurate with experience.

If you wish to apply, please email your CV and cover letter to jobs@blakeandkenny.ie