Remortgage Technical Solicitor (No Fee Earning)
Up to £45,000 + Bonus
Leeds City Centre - Hybrid Working
An established legal practice is seeking a highly experienced property professional who wants to expand their impact beyond managing a personal caseload.
This role will give the right conveyancer the opportunity to transition from routine case management into a more strategic, advisory and leadership-oriented role within a specialist remortgage environment.
This opportunity suits an individual who enjoys resolving intricate property issues, strengthening technical standards, and supporting colleagues to perform at a higher level.
Core Responsibilities:
* Assist fee earners with demanding transactions, including shared ownership, Islamic finance, complex remortgage transactions and title irregularities
* Provide specialist input to remortgage technical teams
* Contribute to legal supervision and quality control processes
* Undertake structured file audits and compliance reviews
* Assist in identifying and mitigating operational and regulatory risk
* Promote consistent best practice across sales, purchases and remortgage workflows
* Mentor junior solicitors, licensed conveyancers and case handlers
* Support structured development plans and skills progression
* Contribute to a performance culture grounded in accountability and quality assurance
Applicants should meet the following criteria:
* Qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEX) - this is essential
* Significant post-qualification experience in residential conveyancing
* Demonstrated capability in handling complex or non-standard transactions
* Confidence operating as a technical escalation point
* Experience supervising, mentoring or developing colleagues
* Strong commercial awareness with the ability to interpret and apply performance data
* Credible and articulate communicator, particularly in interactions with lender clients
Benefits:
* Hybrid working
* Bonus scheme
* Buy additional holiday
* Annual allowance for private medical/gym membership