Property Lawyer (Hybrid)

Clayton Legal; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Conveyancer to join their fast-growing Conveyancing Department in Leeds. You'll manage a diverse caseload while ensuring exceptional customer service and compliance with regulations. The role offers a competitive salary, bonus schemes, and hybrid work options after training. Ideal candidates will have 2+ years of file handling experience and a strong attention to detail.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Bonus scheme

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in file handling.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process sale/purchase transactions from instruction through to completion.
• Manage a diverse caseload including different types of property transactions.
• Liaise with clients and third parties, providing regular updates.

Skills

High-quality customer service

Attention to detail

Team player

Verbal communication

Numerical skills

Job description

Are You a Conveyancer Looking for an Exciting New Opportunity? Join a fast-growing Conveyancing Department at one of the leading providers of legal services in the residential property and remortgage markets!

Our client is expanding their Conveyancing Team in Leeds to meet the demands of their flourishing business. You will act for buyers in property purchases and related sales, managing files from instruction to completion. (Hybrid working available after the initial training period)

Key Responsibilities

• Process sale / purchase transactions from instruction through to completion, liaising with mortgage brokers, estate agents, solicitors, and clients.
• Manage a diverse caseload, including freehold, leasehold, new build, and shared ownership transactions.
• Build strong relationships with clients and third parties, providing regular updates.
• Deliver exceptional service to clients, introducers, and third parties.
• Identify and resolve potential risks to protect clients and the business.
• Maintain files in compliance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and issue contract papers for related sales.
• Analyse search results.
• Liaise with Help to Buy and mortgage lenders to draw down client funds.
• Prepare completion statements and invoices.
• Handle exchange of contracts and legal completion.

The Person

• Around 2+ years’ experience in file handling.
• Enthusiastic team-player and self-starter, able to work on own initiative.
• Ability to deliver high-quality customer service.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent verbal and numerical skills.

In Return, You Can Expect

• Salary Range : £, to £, dependent on experience.
• Bonus Scheme : Monthly exchange bonus, quarterly quality bonus, and annual billings bonus, with an estimated additional £5k – £6k annually once you have an established caseload.
• Holidays : days (including 2 for religious / cultural leave) + bank holidays + your birthday off.
• Hybrid Working : Minimum 2 days in the office after an initial 8-week training period.