More2Life, part of Key Group, has been a pioneering force in the equity release market since 2008. From our Preston office, we support thousands of customers each month in releasing equity from their homes, making us one of the UK's largest lifetime mortgage lenders.
We are now looking for a Solicitor with strong residential conveyancing expertise to join our Property Legal Team and support our lending processes. This role focuses on property, title and conveyancing expertise, so you'll advise on complex title matters, address escalations, ensure strong legal security for the lender, and support our lending teams with property-related legal risks. This role is ideal for a solicitor who enjoys technical conveyancing work, problem-solving, and supporting operational teams with clear legal guidance.
Key Responsibilities
Find out more about the daily tasks, overall responsibilities, and required experience for this opportunity by scrolling down now.
Property & Conveyancing
* Provide legal advice on complex residential property matters.
* Review and interpret non-standard or high-risk titles (restrictive covenants, easements, leasehold issues, unregistered land, trusts, shared ownership, overage etc.).
* Resolve title defects impacting lender security or customer outcomes.
* Support Land Registry requirements, discharges and post-completion matters.
Lending Support
* Advise on title acceptability for lifetime mortgages.
* Support escalations from conveyancers and paralegals.
* Provide legal opinions outside standard templates.
Governance & Compliance
* Ensure conveyancing work aligns with FCA, Consumer Duty and Equity Release Council standards.
* Contribute to legal risk assessments, audits and improvements to legal processes.
Knowledge Sharing
* Provide informal training on title interpretation and conveyancing risks.
* Support development of junior legal staff.
Skills & Experience we look for
Essential
* Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales).
* Strong residential conveyancing experience.
* Ability to interpret complex titles and assess legal risk.
* Clear communication skills and strong attention to detail.
* Comfortable working in a regulated, fast-paced environment.
Desirable
* Experience in equity release or mortgage lending.
* Understanding of Consumer Duty and relevant regulatory expectations.
* Experience improving conveyancing processes.
Most of all we look for people who display our core values:
Ambitious - to break ground to help our customers enjoy a better retirement.
Supportive - relationships are key to everything we do.
Personal - going above and beyond to offer exceptional service.
Integrity - honest, true and transparent in all of our relationships.
Responsive - whatever the challenge we'll deliver the right result. xsngvjr
Expert - experts in our field, our thirst for knowledge never stop
Benefits:
* 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays. Rising to 28 days based on length of service
* Additional holiday purchase scheme
* 1 charity day
* Tier 1 pension (5% Employee and 8% Employer)
* AXA Exec (Self)
* Life Assurance