Conveyancing Solicitor in London

Job Description

Worth Recruiting – Property Industry Recruitment
Job Title: Conveyancing Solicitor
Sector: Legal / Residential Conveyancing
Location: London, SE1
Salary: £55,000 per annum
Position: Permanent, Full-Time
Reference: WR97210

The successful candidate will provide expert legal advice and representation to clients throughout residential property transactions. The role will involve managing conveyancing matters from instruction through to exchange and completion, working closely with clients, lenders, other solicitors and professional contacts to ensure transactions progress smoothly.

This position would suit a motivated and client-focused Conveyancing Solicitor with strong residential property experience, excellent attention to detail and the ability to work effectively within a fast-paced and growing team.

What's in it for you (Benefits):

• 23 days' holiday per annum, plus 3 allocated days at Christmas
• Pension scheme contributions
• BUPA Cash Plan benefits
• Eye test vouchers
• Yearly flu vaccine voucher
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Home & Tech scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Access to a wide range of retailer discounts
• Employee referral scheme (£1,000 for each successful referral)
• Regularly arranged social events
• Free selected breakfasts, drinks and fresh fruit
• Support for ongoing career development and progression

The Company:

• Commercially minded, dynamic and entrepreneurial specialist conveyancing business
• Provides specialist conveyancing services focused on transparency, innovation and reliability
• Strong focus on service excellence and friendly client assistance
• Regulated by the Council for Licensed Conveyancers
• Employs qualified solicitors who are individually regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority
• Growing business with a strong focus on client satisfaction and exceeding client expectations
• Supportive and collaborative working environment with opportunities for professional development

What You'll Be Doing (Key Responsibilities) as a Conveyancing Solicitor:

• Manage all aspects of residential property transactions from instruction through to completion
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts and other legal documentation
• Provide expert legal advice to clients on residential property matters
• Manage the conveyancing process, including dealing with mortgage lenders and other solicitors
• Prepare transfer documents and coordinate the exchange and completion of contracts
• Ensure all transactions comply with relevant property laws, regulations and current conveyancing practice
• Maintain regular communication with clients, keeping them informed of progress and addressing any concerns
• Liaise with buyers, sellers, lenders, solicitors and other professional parties to ensure transactions progress efficiently
• Identify potential issues and provide practical solutions to keep transactions moving
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive client and transaction records
• Stay up to date with changes in property law and practice
• Provide a high level of client service throughout the transaction

What our client is looking for (Skills & Experience):

• Qualified Solicitor with relevant residential conveyancing experience
• Strong knowledge of residential conveyancing and property law
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Cheerful, friendly and professional manner
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic and commercially minded
• Highly organised with excellent time management skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment
• Comfortable handling high-pressure situations and tight deadlines
• Ability to respond effectively to changing priorities
• Confident using IT systems and legal software
• Strong client-focused approach
• Ability to think creatively and identify practical solutions
• Commitment to continuous improvement and delivering an excellent service

Is this the role for you?

Contact Worth Recruiting now! If you are interested in this Conveyancing Solicitor role, please contact the Property Recruitment Team at Worth Recruiting immediately, quoting job reference: WR97210.

About Your Application:

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• Please Note: This vacancy summary is intended as a general guide only and should not be used as a definitive job description. Our client’s job description, including details like the salary, may change without prior notice and in any case may be influenced by the skills, qualifications, previous experience, attitude, and ability of a candidate.

About Worth Recruiting: Worth Recruiting provides a bespoke recruitment service to the Property Industry offering roles in Estate Agency, Lettings, Commercial Property, Surveying, Property Management, Financial Services, and Prop Tech. Find out more at: worthrecruiting.me.

Job Reference: WR97210 – Conveyancing Solicitor