Our client has a vacancy for a qualified Residential Conveyancing Fee Earner. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well established Lexcel & CQS accredited firm & national residential team.
Requirements:
* Considerable experience in sales, purchases, remortgages as well as shared ownership leases, variation of leases, new build purchases, help to buy etc.
* 5 years + PQE. Solicitor, ILEX or CLC.
* Responsible for progressing your own caseload of files & confident to hit the ground running.
The role:
* Managing a varied caseload of residential property transactions from initial instruction through to completion to include
* residential sales & purchases
* remortgage transactions and equity release transactions.
* checking titles of freehold and leasehold properties
* transfers of equity and matrimonial transfers
* Conducting property searches and scrutinising contracts to ensure accuracy and compliance.
* Providing legal advice and guidance to clients, ensuring they are informed throughout the transaction process.
* Acting as a point of contact for clients, estate agents, and mortgage lenders, fostering positive relationships.
* Preparing and submitting applications to the Land Registry and handling related documentation.
* Ensuring all transactions are compliant with relevant legislation and best practices.
* Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of property law and legislative changes.
* Provide suitable support and training to the department’s conveyancing assistants
* Develop client contacts in the local area
* Cross refer clients to other departments where appropriate.
Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. Should your skills and experience be a match for this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application. If you wish to apply for further roles please do so