Residential Conveyancing Lawyer

Alexander Mae (Bristol) Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Parking

Company pension

Job summary

Alexander Mae (Bristol) Ltd is seeking an experienced Residential Conveyancing Lawyer to join its friendly team in Alfreton. You will manage your own caseload, provide technical guidance to colleagues and deliver an exceptional service to clients.

The role covers sales, purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity and both freehold and leasehold matters, with hybrid working and a 35-hour week; salary around £50,000 depending on experience, and a supportive environment with mentoring.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer.
• Approximately five years' post-qualification experience in residential conveyancing.
• At least two years' experience independently managing a residential conveyancing caseload.
• Strong technical knowledge of residential property transactions, including more complex matters.
• Comprehensive knowledge of post-completion processes and requirements.
• Experience supervising, mentoring or providing technical support to junior colleagues.
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.
• A proactive, organised and solutions-focused approach.
• A genuine commitment to providing outstanding client service and achieving positive client feedback.

Responsibilities

• Manage a busy caseload of residential conveyancing from instruction to completion and post-completion.
• Handle sales, purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity and freehold/leasehold matters.
• Tackle complex conveyancing transactions, identify issues and provide practical solutions.
• Provide technical guidance to three experienced Legal Assistants.
• Review conveyancing files and sign off work prior to exchange of contracts.
• Oversee post-completion matters, including Stamp Duty Land Tax and Land Registry filings.
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders and other solicitors to progress transactions.
• Maintain excellent client relationships and deliver high service levels.
• Proactively manage workloads and deadlines to avoid delays.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal procedures.

Skills

Conveyancing

Client communication

Team mentoring

Regulatory compliance

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer

Job description

The Role

They are currently looking to recruit an experienced Residential Conveyancing Lawyer to join their friendly and supportive team in Alfreton. This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident and proactive conveyancing professional who enjoys managing their own caseload, providing technical guidance to colleagues and delivering an exceptional service to clients

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing a busy caseload of residential conveyancing transactions from initial instruction through to completion and post-completion.


• Handling sales, purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity and freehold and leasehold matters.


• Dealing with more complex conveyancing transactions, identifying potential issues and providing practical solutions.


• Providing technical guidance and support to three experienced Legal Assistants.


• Reviewing conveyancing files and signing off work prior to exchange of contracts.


• Overseeing post-completion matters, including Stamp Duty Land Tax submissions and Land Registry applications.


• Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders and other solicitors to ensure transactions progress efficiently.


• Maintaining excellent client relationships and delivering a high standard of service throughout the conveyancing process.


• Proactively managing workloads, meeting deadlines and ensuring files progress without unnecessary delays.


• Ensuring compliance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements and internal procedures.

The Person

Our client is looking for an experienced, self-motivated and approachable Residential Conveyancing Lawyer who is confident managing their own workload and providing support to other members of the team.

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• A qualification as a Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer.


• Approximately five years' post-qualification experience in residential conveyancing, although candidates with less PQE and substantial practical experience will also be considered.


• At least two years' experience independently managing a residential conveyancing caseload.


• Strong technical knowledge of residential property transactions, including more complex matters.


• Comprehensive knowledge of post-completion processes and requirements.


• Experience supervising, mentoring or providing technical support to junior colleagues.


• Confidence reviewing files, answering technical queries and signing off work.


• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.


• A proactive, organised and solutions-focused approach.


• A genuine commitment to providing outstanding client service and achieving positive client feedback.

The Benefits

• 25 days incl Christmas break for fee earners, 20 + 3 for support staff


• Parking at some offices


• Enrolled to Company Pension Plan

The Hours

Full-time, office-based role, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

The Salary

c£50,000 per annum, dependent on experience.

The Location

Alfreton w ith flexible hybrid working available, our client is also happy to consider candidates living further afield who can travel to the Alfreton office a couple of days per week