Experienced Leasehold Property Lawyer in Daventry

At Simply, our senior-level Property Lawyers are trusted experts who bring advanced technical leasehold skill, excellent service and a collaborative spirit to every part of the conveyancing journey. These roles sit at the heart of our commitment to quality, service and continuous improvement — blending deep legal expertise with the ability to guide others, influence best practice and make a meaningful impact across the business. We're not a volume-driven operation; nor are we a small high street practice. We're a niche, forward-thinking law firm with a focus on quality, wellbeing and collaborative relationships.

Our commitment to sustainable work means you'll own from start to finish a dynamic and varied caseload (circa 60), backed by our support teams and in-house systems and technology. You will also have the ability to grow your earnings through our competitive bonus structure. If you are looking for a role where your expertise has real impact, where you can help shape processes, mentor colleagues and deliver truly exceptional client experiences, a career at Simply could be your next step.

What you'll be responsible for:

• Managing a caseload of residential conveyancing matters focussed on leasehold sale and purchases.
• Conducting pre-contract enquiries, title investigations, and advising on covenants, easements and other title issues.
• Preparing and reviewing contracts, transfer deeds, certificates and related documentation.
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders, surveyors and other third parties to progress transactions to completion.
• Undertaking anti-money laundering checks and complying with regulatory and firm risk procedures.
• Providing clear updates to clients throughout the transaction and ensuring a high standard of client care.
• Supporting junior fee earners and contributing to team knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

What you'll be doing:

• Acting on instructions and taking appropriate steps to protect clients' interests and manage risk.
• Drafting and negotiating contract terms and applying relevant law to practical client situations.
• Managing completions, transfers of funds and post-completion tasks such as registration at the Land Registry.
• Using case management systems to keep accurate records, chase outstanding items and meet targets.
• Identifying potential problems early and escalating or resolving them in a timely manner.
• Participating in training, process reviews and system improvements to enhance service delivery.
• Providing cover and support across the conveyancing team when required to maintain service continuity.

What we will need you to have:

Essential

• Qualified solicitor, licensed conveyancer or just great experience in residential conveyancing.
• Proven experience handling leasehold conveyancing matters.
• Good working knowledge of Land Registry processes and title documentation.
• Strong client care skills with the ability to communicate complex legal information clearly.
• Ability to manage a caseload, prioritise effectively and meet deadlines in a busy environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and a risk-aware approach to work.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office and case management systems; willingness to learn new technology.

Desirable

• Experience in new build conveyancing.
• Familiarity with common conveyancing portals.

Role Specific Competencies

• Clear and adaptable communicator able to explain legal points to clients and non-legal colleagues.
• Analytical and pragmatic problem solver with strong organisational skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Committed to delivering excellent customer service and continuous improvement.

About Us

Back in 2000, Ashley and Susan King had a vision: to make moving homes simpler and less stressful. What started as a small corporate panel manager for estate agents quickly grew into something much bigger. By 2009, we shifted our focus to the independent estate agency and mortgage broking market – and that's when Simply Conveyancing Property Lawyers was born. From the early days, we've never stopped innovating. Today, we're proud to be the highest-rated residential conveyancing law firm on Feefo and Trustpilot. Our team of over 100 dedicated professionals, based across the UK, works to make every home move as smooth as possible.

Innovation is in our DNA – we've made legal history as the first property law firm in the UK to integrate Alexa into our systems. This means our clients can get real-time updates, guidance on paperwork, and answers about the conveyancing process – all with a simple voice command. It's just one of the various ways we keep our clients informed and in control.

At the heart of everything we do is our culture of Customer Excellence. We don't just aim to meet expectations – we strive to exceed them. By keeping communication clear and proactive between clients, estate agents, and lawyers, we remove the confusion and frustration that often comes with moving home. Because for us, it's not just about transactions – it's about people, trust, and making life easier.

Our mission at Simply is simply: to deliver exceptional conveyancing services driven by a trusted team of property experts who care about giving our customers a stress-free experience and peace of mind.

Our Values

We raise the bar by striving for excellence every day – showing up as our best selves, taking pride in our work, and embracing feedback as a chance to improve. We delight our customers by putting them at the heart of everything we do, listening carefully, communicating clearly, and delivering solutions that make their experience simple and rewarding. At the same time, we grow together by learning, sharing, and supporting one another to achieve more. And above all, we make a difference – building strong relationships, caring for our colleagues and communities, and creating a positive impact through collaboration, empathy, and innovation.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please let us know in advance so that any support, aids or adaptations can be put in place to assist you in the application process, assessments (if required) and interview. Any disability related information you disclose to us for this purpose will not be used to determine your capability for the role, but purely for the purpose of making reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. If you require this job advertisement in a different format, additional support with your application, or need to discuss any reasonable adjustments please contact HR@simplypropertylawyers.co.uk