Manage a varied caseload of residential property matters, including sales, purchases, transfers of equity, and lease extensions.
Provide expert legal advice to clients on property transactions, ensuring a high level of client satisfaction.
Conduct legal research and stay updated on changes in property law and regulations.
Draft and review legal documents, contracts, and agreements related to residential property transactions.
Liaise with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and other third parties to facilitate smooth property transactions.
Handle negotiations and resolve any legal issues that may arise during the conveyancing process.
Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and professional standards.
Attend to clients of the Firm in the office or elsewhere if needed.
Work in a collegiate and collaborative way within an immediate Team and wider Firm environment.
Communicate promptly and effectively both internally to colleagues and externally to clients.
Maintain your continuing professional development requirements and take an active interest in furthering your knowledge within the field of law.
To carry out your work for both colleagues and clients to the highest possible standard, having regard to the Firm’s standards, procedures and core values.
To regularly attend, and be involved in preparation for, Team meetings.
To attend and be involved in preparation for marketing and business development events and activities
Requirements
Experienced Conveyancing Assistant or Chartered Legal Executive, with experience of running caseload.
Solid knowledge of conveyancing processes, property law, and relevant legislation.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain client relationships.
Detail-oriented with excellent organisational and time management skills.
Proven track record of managing a high-volume caseload efficiently.
IT proficiency, including experience with case management systems and legal research tools.
Previous experience working with case management systems is desirable, but further training will be provided.
A knowledge of conveyancing processes and previous experience in a conveyancing or a similar role.
Previous experience handling own caseload from exchange of contracts to completion.
You will have experience in a similar role.
Benefits
Competitive salary
Profit Share Scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Private Medical Insurance
Life assurance (4 x salary)
Pension scheme
28 days holiday (in addition to statutory UK holidays)
Additional day allocated for CSR activities per annum