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Head of Department - Residential Conveyancing

Clear IT Recruitment Limited
Posted 12 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Otley, West Yorkshire LS21 2BP

Contract type

Full Time

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  • An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Department or Property Solicitor to join a reputable law firm in Otley, West Yorkshire.
  • The role involves managing a caseload of residential property matters, including drafting legal documents and communicating with clients and third parties.
  • Candidates should have a minimum of 6 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) and be qualified as a Licensed Conveyancer, Solicitor, or Legal Executive (FCILEX).
  • The position requires excellent communication skills, strong time management, and attention to detail.
  • Salary details are not specified, but the role offers a chance for career advancement within a supportive team environment.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Department or experienced Property Solicitor looking to step up to join my clients team in their Otley, West Yorkshire offices.

My client is a highly regarded high street law firm and this role will require someone capable of handling all manner of residential property matters.

Key Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for managing a caseload on a day-to-day basis which includes all aspects of the conveyancing transaction from instruction to completion.• Taking instructions, keeping accurate file notes, communicating with clients and 3rd parties, and completing tasks. You will draft legal documents including Standard Precedent Letters, Contract Packs, Title Reports, Exchange and Completion letters, general correspondence, and Land Registry and HMRC forms.• As a Property Lawyer you have a mixed caseload of Freeholds and Leaseholds. You should also have experience of working on more complex matters such shared ownership, unregistered properties, acting for companies, lease variations and extensions, and new builds.• Supporting other fee earners, mentoring, running team meetings, assisting compliance partner and undertaking peer reviews

Skills and experience required:

• Qualified Licensed Conveyancer, Solicitor or Legal Executive (FCILEX) with 6+ years PQE.• You will be experienced in managing a conveyancing caseload.• Excellent communicator, who can demonstrate good time management, alongside organisational and problem-solving skills. Accuracy and the ability to pay attention to detail is crucial.• Self-motivated and able to work alone or as part of a team.

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.