Residential Property Solicitor (conveyancing Department), London

Our client (growing Law firm) Conveyancing team are hiring for a RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY SOLICITOR.

£60,000pa (depending on experience)

Our client are an comprehensive law firm, offering expert property, legal and financial services.

This role is based in the London office.

Looking to hire a self-sufficient Residential Property Solicitor to join one of our clients successful Residential Conveyancing departments in London.

The Role

• Communicating with clients on a daily basis, dealing with matters over the phone, email or in person

• Updating branches and building relationships with our referrers

• Chasing outstanding enquiries

• Checking mortgage offers and searches

• Title checking and reporting to clients

• Raising and signing off the enquiries

• Maintaining and checking Due Diligence and Risk Assessments in line with the firms’ policies

• Ensuring compliance with anti-money laundering and data protection regulations.

• Exchanging contracts and completing the transaction

• Updating and maintaining a case management system

• Sending quotes and letters of instruction

• Compiling draft contract packs

• Ordering searches

• Liaising with other parties’ solicitors, brokers and estate agents

• Managing property transactions, including freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, New build and Shared ownership transactions, remortgages and transfers of equity from inception until post completion

• Updating clients on progress of matter

• Compiling SDLT returns

• Dealing with requisitions

• Invoicing

• Archiving files

Required Knowledge (not limited to)

• Strong experience in residential property, London market including complex Leasehold structures and BSA legislation

• Ability to lead conveyancing transactions for residential properties, from instruction through to completion, including dealing with post completion and administrative aspects if required

• Experience in preparing and reviewing legal documentation, including contracts, transfer deeds, mortgage agreements, and other relevant documentation

• Knowledge of compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and best practices governing property transactions

• Experience in overseeing and managing financial aspects of the transaction, such as client deposits, completion funds, and related disbursements

• A law degree, LPC (or relevant qualification in conveyancing or property law)

• Ability to provide excellent client service

• Experience in building and maintaining relationships with referrers (estate agents, mortgage brokers, developers etc)

• Willingness to go above and beyond for the clients and the firm

Our ideal candidate would also have:

• Ability to work well under pressure and retain high levels of confidentiality at all times

• Take pride in producing high quality, accurate and timely information whilst maintaining personable and informative communication

• Experience using case management and legal systems

• Experience with MS office applications

• Ability to work as part of a team and contribute to the overall business aims

• A pro-active forward-thinking approach is required. The successful candidate must possess strong drive and willingness to succeed within a competitive environment

• Possess strong organisational and problem-solving skills

• Strong willingness to progress within the firm

Please apply asap for more information