Residential Property Solicitor
Are you an enthusiastic and experienced legal professional ready to further your career in residential property law? Our client, a respected and forward-thinking firm, seeks a talented individual to join their busy conveyancing team. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone looking to play a key role in delivering first-class conveyancing services.
Key Responsibilities in Residential Property Solicitor Role
- Independently managing a diverse portfolio of residential property transactions, including sales, purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity, and leasehold and freehold matters.
- Drafting and analysing contracts and legal documents associated with residential property transactions.
- Conducting thorough property due diligence, title checks, searches, and preparing detailed reports on findings for clients.
- Communicating effectively with clients, solicitors, estate agents, lenders, and other parties to ensure transactions progress smoothly from instruction to completion.
- Handling all post-completion procedures, including HM Land Registry applications and SDLT submissions.
- Upholding regulatory compliance and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) requirements throughout the conveyancing process.
- Ensuring excellent client care, maintaining clear, timely and professional correspondence at all stages of the transaction.
Essential Skills and Experience for Residential Conveyancing
- Qualified Solicitor (or Licensed Conveyancer or CILEX) in England & Wales, with at least three years’ PQE managing a residential conveyancing caseload independently.
- Up-to-date knowledge of current property law, practice, and regulatory compliance.
- Proven ability to handle a high-volume caseload with minimal supervision.
- Exceptional attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient communicator with strong client focus and the ability to build trusted relationships.
- Experience with conveyancing case management systems and a confident user of Microsoft Office applications.
- Team player with a positive, collaborative approach and commitment to continuous professional development.
Benefits and Professional Growth in Property Law
- Competitive salary: £48,000 to £60,000 DOE plus attractive benefits package.
- Salary dependent on ability with breadth of technical knowledge and abdility to handle complex matters independently.
- Permanent, full-time contract with flexible working – one day per week working from home.
- Clear structure for career progression
- Supportive team environment committed to ongoing training and personal development.
- Opportunities to manage interesting and varied work, enhancing your technical expertise further.
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