Licensed Conveyancer / Trainee Legal Executive – Residential Property

McKinlay Law; City Of London; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading London law firm is seeking a Licensed Conveyancer/Trainee Legal Executive to manage a diverse caseload in residential property. The successful candidate will possess at least 2 years' PQE in residential property, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment. This role offers a negotiable salary around £55,000, excellent benefits, and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Team-oriented culture

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' PQE in residential property.
• Exceptional communication and client skills required.
• Strong technical knowledge essential.
• Confident in managing own caseload efficiently.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced team.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of residential property transactions.
• Handle freehold and leasehold sales/purchases, refinancing, and remortgages.
• Advise clients on sales, purchases, and remortgages.
• Engage in business development to enhance client relationships.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Strong technical knowledge

Ability to manage own caseload

Education

2 years PQE in residential property

Job description

Licensed Conveyancer / Trainee Legal Executive – Residential Property

Job Title: Licensed Conveyancer / Trainee Legal Executive – Residential Property

Location: Central London

PQE: 2/3 Years

One of our clients, a leading London law firm, are looking for a licensed conveyancer / trainee legal executive with a background in residential property to join their London office to manage a diverse caseload working with a high-profile client base.

The firm is renowned for delivering exceptional client service and you will be playing a key role in the growth of the team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing your own caseload of residential property transactions.
• Dealing with both freehold and leasehold sales and purchases; leasehold enfranchisement; property refinancing and secured lending; remortgages; and preparing transfers and new leases.
• Advising clients on key matters, including sales, purchases, and remortgages.
• Taking an active role in business development to build and enhance client relationships.

Key Requirements:

• A minimum of 2years’ PQE in residential property
• Exceptional communication and client skills
• Strong technical knowledge
• Confident in ability to manage own caseload efficiently
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced team

The highly successful property team is renowned for their work in residential conveyancing and have an enviable client base with excellent quality of work on offer to the successful solicitor. This is a fantastic opportunity for a solicitor to build on their current experience within a firm with a strong reputation for residential property work.

Excellent benefits on offer, a very team-orientated culture and a genuinely fantastic place to work. The client are looking at a salary of circa £55,000 but this is negotiable depending on experience.

The PQE on offer is a guide only. If you feel you have the relevant experience for the position, please do submit your CV.

McKinlay Law endeavour to contact all successful candidates within 24 hours. However, due to the volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within 24 hours your application has been unsuccessful and we have not retained your details.