They are currently looking to recruit an experienced Residential Conveyancing Lawyer to join their friendly and supportive team in Alfreton. This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident and proactive conveyancing professional who enjoys managing their own caseload, providing technical guidance to colleagues and delivering an exceptional service to clients
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The Role
This is a varied and responsible position where you will manage your own residential conveyancing caseload, including more complex property transactions, while also providing technical support and supervision to three experienced Legal Assistants.
The Legal Assistants already handle straightforward conveyancing transactions independently, so a key part of your role will involve offering guidance, answering technical queries and reviewing and signing off work before exchange.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Managing a busy caseload of residential conveyancing transactions from initial instruction through to completion and post-completion.
- Handling sales, purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity and freehold and leasehold matters.
- Dealing with more complex conveyancing transactions, identifying potential issues and providing practical solutions.
- Providing technical guidance and support to three experienced Legal Assistants.
- Reviewing conveyancing files and signing off work prior to exchange of contracts.
- Overseeing post-completion matters, including Stamp Duty Land Tax submissions and Land Registry applications.
- Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders and other solicitors to ensure transactions progress efficiently.
- Maintaining excellent client relationships and delivering a high standard of service throughout the conveyancing process.
- Proactively managing workloads, meeting deadlines and ensuring files progress without unnecessary delays.
- Ensuring compliance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements and internal procedures
The Person
Our client is looking for an experienced, self-motivated and approachable Residential Conveyancing Lawyer who is confident managing their own workload and providing support to other members of the team.
The successful candidate will ideally have:
- A qualification as a Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer.
- Approximately five years' post-qualification experience in residential conveyancing, although candidates with less PQE and substantial practical experience will also be considered.
- At least two years' experience independently managing a residential conveyancing caseload.
- Strong technical knowledge of residential property transactions, including more complex matters. xgikmsk
- Comprehensive knowledge of post-completion processes and requirements.
Residential Conveyancing Lawyer employer: Alexander Mae (Bristol)
As a leading educational institution, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment that values initiative and confidentiality. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through ongoing professional development opportunities, ensuring that our staff can thrive in their roles while contributing to the school's vision and high standards. Located in a vibrant community, this term-time only position offers a unique work-life balance, allowing you to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the benefits of working within an esteemed school setting.
