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MacSweeney & Company is an award-winning firm and one of the largest indigenous legal firms in the West of Ireland. They are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Property/Commercial Property Solicitor to join their growing practice in Galway.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious solicitor to work directly with partners and clients, undertake high-quality property work and play an active role in the continued development of their Property practice.

The Role

The successful candidate will advise a broad range of private and commercial clients, including businesses, developers, investors, landlords and tenants. The role will involve a varied workload which may include:

- Acquisitions and disposals of commercial and residential property;

- Commercial leasing, acting for landlords and tenants;

- Property development and investment transactions;

- Commercial lending and property finance;

- Investigation of title and complex title matters;

- Drafting and negotiating contracts, leases and other property documentation;

- Property aspects of corporate and commercial transactions; and

- General commercial property and conveyancing advisory work.

The ideal candidate will:

- Be a qualified solicitor with relevant post-qualification experience in property and/or commercial property law;

- Have strong technical, drafting and negotiation skills;

- Be capable of managing property transactions from initial instruction through to completion;

- Be commercially aware, practical and solutions-focused;

- Be confident managing matters independently while working effectively as part of a team;

- Have excellent communication and client relationship skills; and

- Demonstrate initiative, sound judgement and excellent attention to detail.

Experience across all of the areas listed above is not essential. They are particularly interested in candidates with a strong grounding in property who wish to broaden their commercial property experience and take greater responsibility for client matters.

The Opportunity

The position offers varied and high-quality property work, significant direct client contact and the opportunity to manage your own files and client relationships. They offer a highly competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience, together with excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression within a supportive and collegiate working environment. 

Please apply by sending a CV and covering letter to Mary MacSweeney at mary.macsweeney@macsweeneylaw.com Applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. 

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