Job Description
Residential Property Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive
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Locations: York or Malton
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A well-established regional law firm is looking to appoint a Residential Property Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join its growing property team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced conveyancer who enjoys managing their own caseload while delivering a high standard of client service.
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You will handle a varied mix of residential property matters from instruction through to post completion, working closely with clients, estate agents and referrers to ensure transactions progress smoothly and efficiently.
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The Role
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- Manage a varied residential conveyancing caseload from instruction to post completion
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- Handle sales, purchases, remortgages and transfers of equity
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- Deal with both freehold and leasehold transactions
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- Draft and review contracts, reports on title and supporting documentation
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- Raise and respond to enquiries and investigate title
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- Manage exchange, completion and post completion formalities including SDLT and Land Registry submissions
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- Maintain proactive communication with clients, agents and other parties to ensure matters progress efficiently
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Experience Required
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- Qualified Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer
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- Typically 2 to 5 years’ experience within residential conveyancing
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- Confident managing files independently with minimal supervision
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- Strong technical knowledge across freehold and leasehold transactions
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- Excellent client care and communication skills
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- Comfortable working with case management systems and Land Registry portals
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