At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage residential property transactions from start to finish, ensuring top-notch client care.
- Company: Join a dynamic law firm with a focus on growth and collaboration.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to mentor junior staff and contribute to departmental improvements.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the property sector while advancing your legal career.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor with 5 years PQE in residential conveyancing and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 52500 - 52500 £ per year.
We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Residential Conveyancing Solicitor with approximately 5 years Post-Qualified Experience (PQE) to join our busy property department. The successful candidate will manage a full caseload of residential property transactions from instruction through to completion, delivering high-quality legal services and maintaining excellent client care standards.
You will play a key role within the team, supporting junior staff where appropriate, contributing to departmental growth, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory and professional obligations.
Responsibilities:
- Manage a full caseload of residential conveyancing matters including:
- Freehold and leasehold sales and purchases
- Re-mortgages
- Transfers of equity
- New build transactions
- Shared ownership matters (if applicable)
- Handle files from instruction through to post-completion independently
- Conduct all necessary legal due diligence, including title checks and searches
- Draft and review contracts, transfer deeds, and supporting documentation
- Liaise effectively with clients, estate agents, lenders, and other solicitors
- Provide clear, timely, and commercially sound legal advice
- Ensure compliance with AML regulations, SRA Code of Conduct, and firm policies
- Meet individual and departmental billing targets
- Maintain accurate time recording and file management
- Support and supervise junior fee earners or paralegals where required
- Contribute to process improvements and efficiency within the department
Key Skills:
- Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with approximately 5 years PQE in residential conveyancing
- Proven ability to run a busy, high-volume caseload independently
- Strong technical knowledge of residential property law and procedures
- Excellent client care and communication skills
Conveyancing Solicitor in Great Dunmow employer: Fox Red Recruitment Ltd
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