We are seeking a skilled Conveyancing Solicitor to join our residential property team. The successful candidate will manage and progress a personal caseload of residential conveyancing matters, providing high‑quality casework, excellent client care and robust technical advice. This role is an excellent opportunity for a qualified solicitor who wishes to develop their practice within a modern, supportive law firm and take responsibility for a varied portfolio of transactions.
Key responsibilities:
Progress a personal caseload of residential property transactions from initial instruction to completion; including freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity and leasehold enfranchisement, ensuring momentum and meeting agreed timescales.
Provide clear and practicable legal advice to clients on all aspects of residential conveyancing, identify and manage risk, and take responsibility for resolving complex or novel legal issues.
Prepare, review and draft transaction documentation such as contracts, transfer deeds, priority documentation, replies to pre‑contract enquiries and requisitions on title; ensure accuracy and compliance with lender and firm requirements.
Conduct detailed title and file reviews, identify and resolve title issues and defective documentation, and escalate matters to senior colleagues where appropriate.
Manage searches, priority dates, mortgage conditions and post‑completion formalities; prepare and check completion financials, handle client monies in accordance with practice rules and liaise with accounts to ensure funds are received, reconciled and transferred correctly.
