At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage your own caseload in residential conveyancing, guiding clients through buying and selling properties.
- Company: Lightfoots Solicitors, a respected firm with 170 years of community service.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, enhanced leave, private medical insurance, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace with social events and opportunities to engage in charity work.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team where your contributions are valued and you can grow your career.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer with relevant experience in conveyancing.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 44000 £ per year.
Lightfoots Solicitors has been at the heart of the community in Thame for 170 years. With five offices across Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire, Lightfoots is proud of its unrivalled reputation of excellence for all of our services.
As an experienced Residential Conveyancing Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer, you will be managing your own caseload advising clients on all aspects of the buying, selling and re-mortgage process, including legal issues, finances and contracts.
Key Responsibilities
- Handling files both freehold and leasehold from initial instruction through to completion having ensured that all enquiries have been dealt with, title issues have been accurately resolved, all searches carried out and checked and mortgage conditions satisfied.
- Title checking.
- Preparation of contracts and supporting documents.
- Checking official copy documents.
- Liaising with clients, clients’ agents, borrowers, asset managers, buyers’ solicitors, internal departments and any others as necessary.
- Dealing with post completion issues and ensuring post-completion is concluded accurately.
- Using case management systems on a day-to-day basis.
- Handle client billing and ensure all billing is accurate and timely.
- Actively engage in liaising with agents and brokers to create new business relationships and bring new sources of work into the firm.
- Dealing with source of funds requirements.
What We’re Looking For
- Qualified Solicitor (5+ PQE) / Licensed Conveyancer (2+ PQE) / Legal Executive.
- Excellent and demonstrable conveyancing experience.
- Experience with leasehold properties and corporate clients and buy-to-let is desirable.
- Able to work under pressure maintaining attention to detail and meet tight deadlines.
- Able to balance commercial considerations with risks, offering balanced and bespoke advice.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills at all levels.
- A true team ethos and a willingness to adapt the role to reflect changes in the nature and volume of the department’s workload.
At Lightfoots, we welcome applications even if you do not meet every requirement. If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, we would love to hear from you.
Why join Lightfoots Solicitors?
At Lightfoots, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to offer a supportive, inclusive workplace where you can grow, thrive, and build a rewarding career. We believe that great work starts with feeling valued, so we provide a wide range of benefits to support your health, wellbeing, family life, and professional development.
What we offer
- Reward and recognition: Competitive salary, Your birthday off, Enhanced annual leave, plus bank holidays, Enhanced pension scheme.
- Health and wellbeing: BUPA Private Medical Insurance, Healthcare cash plan for everyday medical expenses for you and your dependants, Access to a 24/7 GP service, Employee Assistance Programme, Company sick pay, Free flu vaccinations, Discounted gym memberships, Wellbeing and awareness events throughout the year, Qualified Mental Health First Aiders across the firm for confidential support.
- Support for you and your family: The option to use your paid sickness entitlement if a dependant is unwell and needs your care, Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave, A range of family-friendly policies, Generous discounts on legal services.
- Career development: Significant learning and development opportunities, Structured appraisal process, Sponsored training and qualifications, Networking opportunities, Access to thousands of webinars and training activities.
- A sense of belonging: Opportunities to get involved in our Charity, Wellbeing, and ESG Committees, Firm-wide social events throughout the year, including informal socials, quiz nights, book club, and more.
Please apply here Current Vacancies - Lightfoots solicitors or contact our recruitment team at [email protected] for an informal conversation.
As a Disability Confident employer, we promote diversity and provide equal opportunities for all individuals. We prioritise inclusivity and ensure we have a supportive and accessible workplace for those with disabilities. If you require any adjustments to be able to attend an interview, please do let us know.
Recruitment decisions are made on fair and objective criteria.
The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected, you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights can be found at Fair Processing Notices for Cifas.
Licensed Conveyancer or Residential Conveyancing Solicitor in Marlow employer: Lightfoots LLP
Lightfoots Solicitors is an exceptional employer, deeply rooted in the Thame community for 170 years, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and career development. With a range of benefits including enhanced annual leave, private medical insurance, and opportunities for professional growth, employees can thrive in a friendly environment while contributing to meaningful marketing initiatives within a respected law firm.
