Role
Due to exceptional growth, we have exciting fee‑earning opportunities up to Senior Associate within our residential property team. We offer flexibility in office location and hybrid working options. Our team covers the full spectrum of residential property law, including sale and purchase of property or land, re‑mortgage, equity release and auction.
Responsibilities
* Caseload Management: Handle diverse residential conveyancing matters, including freehold, leasehold, new builds, shared ownership, transfers, and buy‑to‑let property.
* Legal Advice: Offer clear, practical, and commercially sound legal guidance to clients throughout the property lifecycle.
* Documentation: Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, title reports, and other property‑related legal documents.
* Due Diligence: Conduct property searches, check titles, and prepare client reports.
* Liaison: Communicate proactively with clients, lenders, estate agents, surveyors, and other professionals to keep transactions moving.
* Post‑Completion: Manage registrations, Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) submissions, and file closings.
* Compliance: Ensure adherence to legal, regulatory, and Anti‑Money Laundering (AML) processes.
Requirements
* Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with practice rights to conduct reserved legal activities, or Licensed Conveyancer.
* Experience in a law‑firm environment providing legal support to fee earners.
* Pro‑active, enthusiastic, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels.
* Strong organisational and administrative ability, with a confident telephone manner.
* Excellent IT skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office.
* Ability to multi‑task and manage deadlines effectively.
Benefits
* Competitive salary and bonus structure.
* 30 days holiday plus bank holidays.
* Extra day of holiday for birthdays.
* Annual bonus scheme.
* Private health scheme(s).
* Life insurance.
* Annual health tests.
* Discounts and legal support.
* Opportunities to get involved with charity fundraising, sports teams and office social events.
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