Senior Residential Property Solicitor / Conveyancer
Location: Altrincham, Greater Manchester
Salary: Competitive, negotiable depending on experience
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
PQE: 5+ years or equivalent experience
Working Pattern: Flexible working considered
The Opportunity
An expanding legal practice in Altrincham is seeking an experienced Residential Property Solicitor or Conveyancer to join its growing property team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong conveyancing professional who enjoys dealing with complex property transactions and wants to develop their career within an ambitious and expanding business.
The position will involve managing a varied caseload of residential property matters, including specialist transactions that require a detailed understanding of property law. There is also scope to take on additional responsibility, support colleagues and progress into a more senior position.
Applications are welcomed from qualified Solicitors, Chartered Legal Executives and Licensed Conveyancers with the relevant experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing a varied caseload of residential property transactions from instruction through to completion.
- Dealing with complex title investigations and unregistered properties.
- Handling leasehold transactions and resolving title-related issues.
- Advising on restrictive covenants, easements, rights of way and other property interests.
- Managing specialist lending transactions, including bridging finance, equity release and remortgages.
- Identifying potential title defects and arranging appropriate solutions, including indemnity insurance.
- Providing practical legal advice and maintaining strong client relationships.
- Liaising with lenders, estate agents, clients and other solicitors.
- Supporting junior members of the team and assisting with technical queries where appropriate.
Requirements
- At least 5 years' PQE or equivalent experience in residential conveyancing.
- Qualified Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer.
- Strong technical knowledge of residential property law.
- Experience handling complex residential transactions and title investigations.
- Good understanding of unregistered land, leasehold matters and title defects.
- Experience with specialist lending, including bridging finance and equity release.
- Excellent communication and client care skills.
- Ability to manage a caseload independently and work to deadlines.
- A proactive approach with strong problem-solving skills.
- Experience using Proclaim would be beneficial but is not essential. Previous supervisory experience or the ability to provide technical guidance to colleagues would also be advantageous.
Salary and Benefits
- Competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience.
- Excellent performance-related bonus structure.
- Attractive benefits package.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Free onsite parking.
- Additional annual leave.
- Supportive working environment.
- Opportunities to take on greater responsibility and progress into senior positions.
Career Development
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop beyond a traditional fee-earning role, with potential to progress into a senior position as the department continues to expand.
There will also be opportunities to contribute to technical development, assist with the training of colleagues and play a wider role in the team's ongoing development.
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