LICENSED CONVEYANCER/SOLICITOR/LEGAL EXECUTIVE – RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY – ST ALBANS – REF: L4L1156

A vacancy has arisen for an experienced Licensed Conveyancer to join a busy Residential Property team in a modern law firm. The successful candidate will have at least 5 years of post‑qualification experience and will be expected to manage a varied caseload of residential conveyancing matters from instruction through to post‑completion, with minimal supervision. This role would suit a confident fee earner with strong technical ability, sound client care skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a full caseload of residential conveyancing matters independently.
• Deal with freehold and leasehold sales and purchases.
• Handle re‑mortgages, transfers of equity and voluntary registrations.
• Advise clients on all stages of the conveyancing process.
• Review title documentation, searches, replies to enquiries and mortgage offers.
• Draft and approve contracts, transfer deeds and ancillary documentation.
• Exchange contracts and deal with completions.
• Attend to post‑completion matters, including SDLT submissions and Land Registry applications.
• Ensure compliance with lender requirements, regulatory obligations and internal procedures.
• Maintain accurate file records and case management systems.
• Provide a high standard of client care and maintain regular communication with clients, agents, brokers and third parties.
• Support the wider department as required, including supervision or mentoring of junior team members where appropriate.
• Contribute to business development, networking and the maintenance of referrer relationships.

Required Skills and Experience

• Qualification as a Licensed Conveyancer, Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with relevant residential conveyancing experience.
• At least 5 years of post‑qualification experience in residential property work.
• Proven ability to run a residential conveyancing caseload with minimal supervision.
• Strong working knowledge of the conveyancing process, Land Registry requirements, lender instructions and SDLT procedures.
• Experience handling both freehold and leasehold transactions.
• Strong drafting, organisational and file management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Commercial awareness and a practical approach to problem solving.
• Ability to prioritise work effectively and meet deadlines.
• Strong commitment to client service and regulatory compliance.

Desirable Experience

• Experience of new build matters.
• Experience of shared ownership, Help to Buy or lease extensions.
• Previous supervisory or mentoring experience.
• Familiar with LEAP Case Management System.

Personal Attributes

• Proactive and self‑sufficient.
• Calm under pressure.
• Meticulous with attention to detail.
• Professional and approachable.
• Capable of building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and introducers.
• Collaborative team member with a positive attitude.

Performance Expectations

• Meeting fee‑earning and billing targets.
• Maintaining high standards of file management and compliance.
• Delivering timely and commercially sound advice.
• Contributing to the continued growth and reputation of the department.

Legals 4 Lawyers will try and respond to all applications within 48 hours. However, we have been experiencing high volumes of applications and if you have not heard from us within this period of time, unfortunately your application will not have been successful. Thank you and good luck.