Licensed Conveyancer or Residential Conveyancing Solicitor (Secured Lending) in Thame

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 a licensed conveyancer, chartered legal executive or residential conveyancing solicitor you will be expected to provide legal support to mortgage lender clients. We are open to considering part-time applications for this role and encourage candidates seeking flexible working arrangements to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Handling first or second charge, lender-only or dual representation, and private individual or company mortgages.
• Checking legal titles/conveyance documentation and reporting to clients.
• Identifying risks to clients and, whenever possible, providing solutions or mitigation measures.
• Answering general legal questions and queries from clients and team members.
• Preparing ad hoc legal documents.
• Liaising with clients, agents, brokers, borrowers, asset managers, buyers’ and borrowers’ solicitors, internal departments and any other parties as necessary.
• Using case management systems on a day-to-day basis.
• Assisting with departmental reporting, billing, and general administrative duties when required.

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor (2+ PQE) / Licenced Conveyancer / Legal Executive. We are willing to consider part qualified candidates and those working towards a qualification.
• Excellent and demonstrable conveyancing experience.
• 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.

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.