Residential Conveyancing Solicitor (Part Time-FTC)

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading financial services business is seeking a part-time Legal Counsel specializing in residential conveyancing in Central London. The role involves managing a caseload independently while ensuring excellent client experience and accurate documentation. Ideal candidates will possess significant PQE in property law and experience with high-net-worth clients, tailored for a hybrid working pattern over a 9-month fixed contract.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years PQE for solicitor/legal executive or 5 years PQE for licensed conveyancer.
• Experience dealing with high-net-worth clients and high-value transactions.
• Solid understanding of residential property transactions, including leases and tenancies.

Responsibilities

• Manage client caseload independently with a focus on client experience.
• Ensure accurate completion of documentation and processes, including SDLT and Land Registry.
• Work directly with clients in a professional manner, resolving issues proactively.

Skills

Residential Conveyancing

Client Management

Attention to Detail

Independence

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive, or Licensed Conveyancer

Job description

Job Title: Legal Counsel - Residential Conveyancing (Part Time)

Salary: Up to £52k (4 Days)

Location: Central London

Working Pattern: Hybrid (1-2 days in p/week)

Hours: 21-28 hour working week (3 or 4 days)

Sector: Financial Services

Douglas Scott is working with a leading financial services business to recruit a solicitor, legal executive, or licensed conveyancer into their team on a fixed-term 9-month contract.

Are you a dedicated and experienced professional looking for a rewarding role that offers both challenge and variety? This position provides an excellent chance to showcase your expertise while gaining invaluable experience in a supportive and professional environment. You'll need to be able to hit the ground running, as the role will have a caseload to take over and manage.

As the successful candidate, you will be responsible for the following, but not limited to:

• Proven experience in residential conveyancing, with a solid understanding of the processes and requirements involved.
• Managing a client caseload independently with confidence and maintaining a positive client experience, including timeframe expectations.
• A meticulous approach to work, ensuring all documentation and processes are completed accurately. Post-completion requirements may be required, including SDLT and Land Registry.
• Highly motivated and able to work independently, taking initiative to resolve issues and complete tasks without supervision. You'll be working directly with clients in a professional manner.

The ideal candidate will be/have:

• Minimum of 3 years PQE if a property solicitor or legal executive and 5 years PQE if a licensed conveyancer, with experience dealing with HNW and UHNW individuals and high-value transactions.
• Experience with residential leases, licenses, and tenancies.
• Experience of all aspects of residential property transactions such as sales, purchases, and secured lending, for both freehold and leasehold properties.
• Experience working with clients independently in other roles.