Experienced Leasehold Property Lawyer/Conveyancer Legal · Leeds ·

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Daily duties

• 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.

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications
• 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 qualifications
• 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.

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.