Locum - Senior/Associate Solicitor

Job Description

MOV8 is a cutting-edge legal firm that is disrupting the market through its dedication to outstanding customer service, innovation and technology. With over 50 staff working between our Edinburgh and Glasgow offices, and 5-star rated customer service, MOV8 is one of the largest private client solicitor and estate agency firms in Scotland.

 

MOV8 is a vibrant and exciting company, committed to diversity in the workplace and to making a positive difference in the lives of our clients and the community around us. 

 

The Role

This role will suit an experienced Senior/Associate Solicitor who is immediately available looking for work either full or part time until the end of the year. You will be based in either our Edinburgh Head Office or our Glasgow office, depending on your own location, and will work as part of a larger team of Conveyancing and Private Client specialists. Reporting to the Senior Legal Director, you will be responsible for supporting a team of Trainees and Solicitors, whilst also having responsibility for a caseload of Private Client, Residential and Commercial Conveyancing cases. You will deliver a consistently excellent level of service in line with MOV8’s core values.

 

The role demands a huge level of attention to detail and an individual who can offer a supportive and informative service throughout the client experience. You will have experience of dealing with complex conveyancing and advising junior team members on their transactions. You will be supported in your role by a Management team, HR department, Legal Support team and expert AML/Compliance team. MOV8 is keen to ensure that dedication, hard work and success are recognised and that talented individuals have opportunities for career progression within the company. 

 

 

Responsibilities

• Day to day supervision of the conveyancing team, including prompt provision of technical advice and support; 
• Supporting and advising team members on conveyancing transactions; 
• Handling a caseload of Private Client, Residential and Commercial Conveyancing transactions which are suited to the part-time role; 
• Advising clients on property sales and purchases conveyancing transactions;
• Liaising with other solicitors on residential property transactions;
• Working closely with an expanding team of solicitors, paralegals and legal assistants;
• Supervising day-to-day cashroom functions;
• Assisting in complex queries relating to anti-money laundering and source of funds compliance checks;
• Liaising with third party suppliers involved in the conveyancing process.

 

Requirements

Essential qualities include:

• A solicitor qualified to practice law in Scotland, with a current Law Society of Scotland practising certificate;
• A minimum of 3 years PQE; 
• Previous experience of leading and supporting a team; 
• A “can do”, proactive attitude and an ability to encourage and inspire colleagues and assist with their development;
• An empathetic approach to all colleagues, with a willingness to support and encourage, whenever required;
• The ability to lead by example;
• A strong background in the legal aspects of residential property sales and purchases and, ideally, experience in private client and commercial conveyancing and/or a willingness to work in these areas of law;
• A proven track record in handling/supervising a significant number of conveyancing transactions;
• An excellent, up-to-date knowledge of the Scottish conveyancing process;
• Fantastic interpersonal and communication skills;
• A genuine understanding of the importance of providing the highest level of service to all clients;
• An excellent level of experience working with cash room and client compliance checks;
• IT literacy in a range of systems and software.

 

Desirable qualities include: 

• Previous experience of working with cutting-edge case management software systems;

 

A Note to Recruitment Agencies

 

Please note that, as a company, MOV8 Real Estate and Solicitors does not recognise the submission of unsolicited CVs and does not respond to unsolicited communications from recruitment companies. We will only review CVs sent by individual candidates in application for an advertised post.

 

Any CVs or details submitted by recruitment companies will be viewed as the property of MOV8 Real Estate. We may research, directly contact or engage the candidate directly or through another company, without creating any contract between you or your company and MOV8 Real Estate, without any consideration due to you or your company.