Conveyancing Locum - 6 months - largely remote working

Ten-Percent.co.uk Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ten-Percent.co.uk Ltd, a London-based law firm, is seeking a conveyancing locum solicitor for approximately 6 months. The role is largely remote, with attendance at the firm’s offices about once a month as required.

The successful candidate will supervise the Post Completion Team, handle requisitions, and oversee sign-off for compliance and accounts. They should be able to progress an existing caseload quickly, including lease extensions and file auditing, with minimal ramp-up time.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with strong residential conveyancing experience; commercial experience a plus.
• Proven supervision experience, including sign-off of files for compliance and accounts purposes.
• Experience conducting file reviews and auditing files across a caseload.
• Lease extension/enfranchisement experience.
• Post Completion supervision – requisition and remediation.
• Able to pick up and progress an existing caseload quickly, with minimal handover time.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Post Completion Team and manage requisitions and sign-off for accounts.
• Assist with existing caseload, including lease extension matters and file auditing.
• Ensure regulatory and compliance standards are met from day one.

Skills

Residential conveyancing

Supervision experience

File reviews & auditing

Lease extension

Enfranchisement experience

Post completion supervision

Caseload management

Fast handover readiness

Job description

Conveyancing Locum - 6 months - largely remote working

A law firm in Central London are looking for a locum conveyancing solicitor to help out starting as soon as you are able for a period of approximately 6 months. This is a largely remote working role with attendance at the firm's offices once a month as required.

Role overview:

Key requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor with strong residential experience/commercial will be an advantage
• Proven supervision experience, including sign-off of files for compliance and accounts purposes
• Experience conducting file reviews and auditing files across a caseload
• Lease extension/enfranchisement experience
• Post Completion supervision - requisition and remediation
• Able to pick up and progress an existing caseload quickly, with minimal handover time

The successful candidate will be stepping into a role that includes Supervising the Post Completion Team, dealing with requisitions, Supervision Accounts Sign Off, which requires an experienced conveyancer given its regulatory and compliance significance. They will also need to assist with the existing caseload, including lease extension matters and file auditing, which currently requires additional capacity. As such, the firm are looking for someone who can take on this responsibility from day one with minimal ramp-up time.