About the role

  • Residential Property Solicitor managing a varied caseload of residential property matters while ensuring excellent client service in a hybrid work setting.

Responsibilities

  • Act for clients on the end-to-end management of residential property transactions, supporting matters from initial instruction through to exchange, completion and post-completion tasks.
  • Draft, review and execute standard documentation including client engagement letters, contract packs, transfers, Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) returns, completion statements and correspondence.
  • Undertake client identity checks and support anti-money laundering (AML) compliance.
  • Liaise with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, surveyors, HM Land Registry, local authorities and other third parties to obtain documentation.
  • Respond to routine client and third-party enquiries by telephone and email, escalating complex issues to senior fee earners in a timely manner.

Requirements

  • Qualified solicitor or equivalent with previous experience in a residential conveyancing or property role within a law firm or conveyancing practice.
  • Minimum 3 years PQE.
  • Good understanding of residential property processes including HM Land Registry procedures, SDLT returns and leasehold documentation.
  • Knowledge of AML and client identification requirements and experience of maintaining audit-ready files and compliance documentation.
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and maintain attention to detail across multiple matters.
  • Proactive, reliable and solutions-focused with a willingness to develop technical knowledge, embrace new systems and support team improvements.

Benefits

  • Hybrid working arrangements available; specific days in the office will be agreed with the hiring firm.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package dependent on experience.
  • Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Job title

Residential Property Solicitor

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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