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Our client is looking to expand their residential conveyancing team and seeking an experienced solicitor or legal executive with at least 5 years PQE to join our busy, friendly team. This is an excellent opportunity to work autonomously while managing a full caseload, with the support of a collaborative team. You will handle a broad range of residential conveyancing matters, including sales and purchases, Help to Buy schemes, residential leases, leasehold enfranchisement and extensions, mortgages and re-mortgages, deeds of variation, and option agreements.
Responsibilities include:
- Manage and oversee a full caseload of residential conveyancing matters from instruction to completion, ensuring efficient and timely handling of cases.
- Provide expert advice on a wide range of residential property transactions including sales, purchases, Help to Buy, and leasehold enfranchisement.
- Advise clients on matters relating to mortgages, re-mortgages, residential leases, deeds of variation, and option agreements.
- Work independently and proactively while maintaining excellent communication with clients and internal teams.
- Handle legal documentation and conduct the necessary searches and enquiries.
- Draft and review legal contracts, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
- Liaise with third parties such as estate agents, surveyors, and mortgage brokers.
- Provide exceptional customer service, maintaining strong client relationships.
- Keep up-to-date with developments in residential property law.
Key Skills:
- Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive (CILEX) with at least 5 years PQE in residential conveyancing.
- Proven ability to manage a caseload autonomously with minimal supervision.
- Excellent knowledge and experience across a wide range of residential property matters.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain client relationships.
- Ability to work well within a team and collaborate effectively with colleagues.
- Highly organised with attention to detail and the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrable experience of working in a fast-paced and busy environment.
- Ability to adapt to new legal technologies and systems.
What we offer:
- Potential for hybrid working arrangements.
- A supportive and friendly team environment.
- Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
- Health cashback plan and generous holiday allowance
