Conveyancing Solicitor

Stone King; Bath; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A national law firm in Bath is seeking an experienced Conveyancer to manage a diverse caseload in residential property matters. The role requires strong communication skills, a solid understanding of property law, and an ability to provide excellent client service. In addition to competitive compensation, the firm offers hybrid working options and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Profit Share Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Life assurance (4 x salary)

Pension scheme

28 days holiday

Qualifications

• Experienced in running a caseload, particularly in residential property.
• Solid knowledge of conveyancing processes and property law.
• Proven track record of managing high-volume caseloads.

Responsibilities

• Manage varied caseload of residential property transactions.
• Provide legal advice on property matters.
• Draft and review related legal documents.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Detail-oriented

IT proficiency

Client relationship management

Education

Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive qualification

Tools

Case management systems

Legal research tools

Job description

Overview

General duties include, but are not limited to:

• Manage a varied caseload of residential property matters, including sales, purchases, transfers of equity, and lease extensions.
• Provide expert legal advice to clients on property transactions, ensuring a high level of client satisfaction.
• Conduct legal research and stay updated on changes in property law and regulations.
• Draft and review legal documents, contracts, and agreements related to residential property transactions.
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and other third parties to facilitate smooth property transactions.
• Handle negotiations and resolve any legal issues that may arise during the conveyancing process.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and professional standards.
• Attend to clients of the Firm in the office or elsewhere if needed.
• Work in a collegiate and collaborative way within an immediate Team and wider Firm environment.
• Communicate promptly and effectively both internally to colleagues and externally to clients.
• Maintain your continuing professional development requirements and take an active interest in furthering your knowledge within the field of law.
• To carry out your work for both colleagues and clients to the highest possible standard, having regard to the Firm's standards, procedures and core values.
• To regularly attend, and be involved in preparation for, Team meetings.
• To attend and be involved in preparation for marketing and business development events and activities.

Experience and Qualifications

• Experienced Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive, with experience of running caseload.
• Solid knowledge of conveyancing processes, property law, and relevant legislation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Proven track record of managing a high-volume caseload efficiently.
• IT proficiency, including experience with case management systems and legal research tools.
• Previous experience working with case management systems is desirable, but further training will be provided.
• A knowledge of conveyancing processes and previous experience in a conveyancing or a similar role.
• Previous experience handling own caseload from exchange of contracts to completion.
• Desirable: some experience in marketing and business development.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Commitment to an inclusive working environment and related initiatives as stated by the firm.

About the Firm

Stone King is an ambitious and friendly firm specialising in the Business & Social Enterprise, Charity, Education, Faith and Private Client sectors. Our collaborative culture and core values are intertwined with our ethos of doing the right thing by our clients, communities, and our people. Our passion for the sectors we work in and the purpose-driven work we do with our clients has resulted in SK being recognised as national leaders in our specialist fields across the country.

Role and Development

The opportunity is for an experienced Conveyancer, Solicitor, or Chartered Legal Executive specialising in residential property to join our Charity property team and become an integral part of the team. In this role, you'll have access to a broad caseload, working closely with our private client teams. As part of our real estate team, you will have ample support and opportunities for development, including opportunities to support the team's marketing and business development initiatives.

Reasons to Apply

• Opportunity to play a pivotal role in the Residential property team with scope for career and personal development.
• Be part of an ambitious, collaborative and friendly national firm where our culture and values are at the heart of everything we do.
• Excellent benefits focused on wellbeing and development.
• Hybrid working arrangements and a commitment to mental health and wellbeing.
• Commitment to inclusion and diversity with active DE&I initiatives and related commitments.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Profit Share Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life assurance (4 x salary)
• Pension scheme
• 28 days holiday (in addition to statutory UK holidays)
• Additional day allocated for CSR activities per annum