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The Representative Church Body (‘RCB’), the principal trustee for the Church of Ireland, seeks an experienced Solicitor with substantial experience primarily in the area of property law and practice to join its legal department. This is an in-house role, working within a small team of solicitors, practising in Ireland and in Northern Ireland. 

The role

- To provide legal services across a broad range of property transactions including the purchase, disposal, letting and licensing of residential and non-residential properties.

- To review and advise on titles to residential and non-residential properties.

- To resolve title and mapping issues relating to registered/unregistered titles.

- To provide legal advice to the RCB in areas including, but not confined to, property ownership, tenancies and other regulated areas, trusts, charities and litigation.

Required skills

- Experienced solicitor with an in-depth knowledge of all aspects of conveyancing to include: investigation of title; acquisition and disposal of residential/non-residential properties; dealing with complex titles and rectification of titles prior to disposal; landlord and tenant issues.

- Ability to review instructions, identify further particulars required and produce written/oral advices on legal issues and options available.

- Excellent drafting and communication skills.

- High level of motivation and ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team.

- A calm and measured approach to problem solving with strong interpersonal skills.

Terms and conditions of appointment

- Appointment: This is a permanent full time role subject to standard RCB terms and conditions.

- Location: Based in Church of Ireland House, Church Avenue, Rathmines, Dublin 6.

- Remuneration: Remuneration will reflect relevant experience and expertise.

Application

If you would like to apply for this position, please send your CV to recruit@rcbcoi.org by 22 March 2026

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