Residential Conveyancing Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer

Lightfoots Solicitors; Marlow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Lightfoots Solicitors is seeking an experienced Residential Conveyancing Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer to join their dedicated team. The role involves managing conveyancing files, preparing legal contracts, and building client relationships. Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to thrive under pressure are key to success in this thriving environment that values professional development, health, and wellbeing.

Benefits

Enhanced annual leave

BUPA Private Medical Insurance

Paid volunteer days

Discounted gym memberships

Career development opportunities

Mental health support

Qualifications

• Experience with leasehold and corporate clients, particularly buy-to-let and portfolio properties.
• Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Proactive with commercial awareness and true team ethos.

Responsibilities

• Handling files from instruction to completion, ensuring title issues resolved and enquiries managed.
• Preparation of contracts and liaising with clients and third parties.
• Managing client billing and post-completion issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organisational skills

Commercial awareness

Proactive engagement

Education

Qualified Licensed Conveyancer or Solicitor

At least 2PQE in residential conveyancing

Job description

Residential Conveyancing Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer

Lightfoots Solicitors has been at the heart of the community in Thame for 170 years. With five offices across Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire, Lightfoots is proud of its unrivalled reputation of excellence for all of our services.

We are looking to add another experienced and talented Conveyancer to our Residential Property Team. Our conveyancing team works from Thame, Marlow and Princes Risborough.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Handling files both freehold and leasehold from initial instruction through to completion having ensured that all enquiries have been dealt with, title issues have been accurately resolved, all searches carried out and checked and mortgage conditions satisfied
• Preparation of contracts and supporting documents
• Checking official copy documents
• Liaising with clients, clients’ agents, borrowers, asset managers, buyers’ solicitors, internal depts and any other as necessary
• Dealing with post completion issues and ensuring post-completion is concluded accurately
• Using case management systems on a day-to-day basis
• Handle client billing and ensure all billing is accurate and timely
• Actively engage in liaising with agents and brokers etc. to create new business relationships and bring new sources of work into the firm.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Experience with leasehold properties and corporate clients and buy-to-let and portfolio owners is necessary
• Able to work under pressure maintaining attention to detail and meet tight deadlines
• Proactive with commercial and financial awareness
• Excellent communication and organisational skills at all levels and a true team ethos

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ideally at least 2PQE and experience in residential conveyancing is necessary or a qualified Licensed Conveyancer

Please note, this list is not an exhaustive list of duties and may be subject to change based on the needs of the Firm

Why Work For Lightfoots Solicitors?

Our staff are our greatest asset and we work hard to provide a culture where you can thrive and enjoy a fantastic career. We provide a range of benefits to support you in and outside of the workplace.

Firstly, you will enjoy enhanced annual leave in addition to bank holidays, an enhanced pension scheme, alongside a competitive salary.

For your health

BUPA Private Medical Insurance, Healthcare cash plan for your everyday healthcare expenses for you and your dependents, access to a 24/7 GP service, Employee Assessment Programme,company sick pay, free flu vaccinations, and more.

Discounted gym memberships, fruit in all offices, paid volunteer days, Wellbeing and awareness events across the year.

Your wellbeing and mental health is our highest priority at Lightfoots, which is why we have 9 qualified Mental Health First Aiders across the firm to provide confidential support.

For you and your family

We provide an option to use your own sickness entitlement if a dependent is unwell and needs your care. We also provide enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity leave alongside many more family friendly policies. Generous discounts on legal services.

For your career

We offer Significant learning and development opportunities alongside a structured appraisal process, sponsored training for qualifications, networking opportunities and access to 100s of webinars and training activities.

For your belonging

We have an active Social committee, Charity Committee, Wellbeing Committee and an ESG committee. We actively encourage new joiners to take an active part in a committee if it is an area of interest.

We have firm organised events throughout the year including quarterly socials, breakfast briefings, book club and lots more…….

If you think this role is perfect for you (or nearly perfect, we would still like to hear from you) please apply here [Linked to ATS] or if you would simply like to find out more you can contact our recruitment team on [e-mail] .

As a Disability Confident employer, we promote diversity and provide equal opportunities for all individuals. We prioritise inclusivity and ensure we have a supportive and accessible workplace for those with disabilities. If you require any adjustments to be able to attend an interview please do let us know.

Recruitment decisions are made on fair and objective criteria.

Residential Conveyancing Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer