Residential Conveyancing Solicitor

Experience: Minimum 2 years PQE preferredJob Description:The Residential Conveyancing Solicitor will manage a caseload of residential property transactions, providing expert legal advice and guidance to clients. This role requires a thorough understanding of conveyancing processes and compliance requirements. Responsibilities include:

• Managing a caseload of freehold/leasehold sales and purchases.
• Drafting and reviewing contract packs.
• Drafting enquiries, reviewing searches, and replying to enquiries.
• Reviewing and reporting on mortgage offers.
• Drafting reports to clients.
• Drafting auction packs and completing auction purchases.
• Handling re-mortgages and transfers of equity.
• Demonstrating familiarity with the conveyancing process from instruction to completion and post-completion.
• Experience with new build purchases, shared ownership, Help to Buy redemptions, Help to Buy ISAs, and LISAs is preferred.
• Thorough understanding of compliance requirements, including AML risk assessment and source of funds/wealth/KYC/CDD.
• Learning and effectively utilizing the CRM system.
• Finalizing dictation accurately and promptly.
• Managing all aspects of file opening, progression, and closure.
• Assisting with telephone calls and walk-in clients.
• Maintaining a professional and helpful demeanor with clients and stakeholders.
• Communicating effectively with clients and stakeholders to ensure swift and accurate progress on matters.
• Taking ownership and accountability for the client experience.
• Proactively managing cases, ensuring no matter is left unattended for more than two weeks.
• Contributing to a collaborative, client-focused, and problem-solving work environment.
• Participating in personal and professional development, and assisting in the development of colleagues.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, referrers, estate agents, financial advisors, will writers, and other solicitors/conveyancers.
• Promoting a safe working environment by adhering to Health and Safety Regulations and identifying potential hazards.
• Demonstrating financial awareness and contributing to cost-saving measures.