Leasehold Enfranchisement/ Conveyancing Solicitor

Leasehold Enfranchisement/Conveyancing Solicitor

An excellent opportunity for a junior to mid-level Property Solicitor to join our boutique law firm which specialises in Leasehold Enfranchisement. NQs with previous experience and who can work with minimal supervision will also be considered for this position.

This role is based in Raynes Park and the firm has an excellent reputation for always exceeding clients\’ expectations. You will be ambitious and conscientious with an interest in business development and marketing.

You must be able to demonstrate the ability and confidence to manage a busy and varied case load and manage any junior members of staff. You should also be able to show some recent and relevant experience in handling transactional enfranchisements and lease extensions.

Job Description

The role includes but is not limited to the following:

• Lease extensions of flats under the Leasehold Reform Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 (LRHUDA 1993) and voluntary lease extensions
• Freehold enfranchisement claims under LRHUDA 1993
• Making and progressing tribunal applications in relation to lease extension and freehold enfranchisement claims
• Sale and purchase of freehold reversions by private treaty and auction together with all related notice procedures under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987
• Preparation of new leases to create leasehold titles
• Deeds of variation
• General landlord and tenant advice
• Sales, purchases and remortgages
• Equity release
• Marketing and promoting the department to increase revenue streams including production of articles and content
• Minimising risk in dealing with all work and ensuring all files are managed in accordance with the Firm’s risk and file management procedures
• Carrying out all work in accordance with procedures and systems in place at the firm

The Candidate

To be successful in your application, you will possess the following attributes:

• Manage own case load and any junior members of staff
• Utilise the firm’s practice and case management system.
• Assist with the marketing of the department.
• Strong IT skills including all MS Office programs
• Highly organised with ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Most importantly a passion for providing outstanding levels of client service and professionalism

Job Type: Full Time / Permanent. Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.30pm

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £40,000.00-£60,000.00 per year