Join our thriving Thame High Street office and become part of a hugely successful team! This role reports into the Head of Residential Conveyancing and will assist in managing the team to a high standard. The successful candidate will be experienced in advising clients on all aspects of the buying, selling and re-mortgage process, including legal issues, finances and contracts.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Handling files both freehold and leasehold from initial instruction through to completion having ensured that all enquiries have been dealt with, title issues have been accurately resolved, all searches carried out and checked and mortgage conditions satisfied
Title checking
Preparation of contracts and supporting documents
Checking official copy documents
Liaising with clients, clients’ agents, borrowers, asset managers, buyers’ solicitors, internal depts and any other as necessary
Dealing with post completion issues and ensuring post-completion is concluded accurately
Using case management systems on a day-to-day basis
Handle client billing and ensure all billing is accurate and timely
Actively engage in liaising with agents and brokers etc. to create new business relationships and bring new sources of work into the firm.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Experience with leasehold properties and corporate clients and buy-to-let and portfolio owners is necessary
Able to work under pressure maintaining attention to detail and meet tight deadlines
Proactive with commercial and financial awareness
Excellent communication and organisational skills at all levels and a true team ethos
Experience of managing a team or have aspirations to take on a management position.
Qualifications:
Minimum 2 years PQE - qualified Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer
An extensive background in residential conveyancing.
This is a permanent position working Monday to Friday, 9am to 5.00pm. We operate an optional hybrid working model of 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.
What you get in return
~26 days holiday + Bank holidays
~ Health Cash Plan including dental and optical cover
~ Enhanced pension scheme
~ BUPA Private Medical Insurance
~ Discounted gym membership
~ Paid Volunteer days
~ Wellbeing programme & initiatives
~ A calendar of social and networking activities
~ Reduced legal fees
~ Fantastic learning and development opportunities