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. 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. The role would be ideal for a solicitor who enjoys technical conveyancing work, problem‑solving, and supporting operational teams with clear legal guidance.
Main role and responsibilities:
* 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.
* Advise on title acceptability for lifetime mortgages.
* Support escalations from conveyancers and paralegals.
* Provide legal opinions outside standard templates.
* Ensure conveyancing work aligns with FCA, Consumer Duty and Equity Release Council standards.
* Contribute to legal risk assessments, audits and improvements to legal processes.
* 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 and work around the core values of our business:
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.
Expert – experts in our field, our thirst for knowledge never stops.
Benefits:
* 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays. Rising to 28 days based on length of service
* Additional holiday purchase scheme
* 1 extra day to carry out charity work, and another day for your choice of wellbeing activity
* Pension: 5% Employee and 8% Employer
* AXA Exec (Self) or Simply health cashback plan
* Life Assurance x4 salary