Residential Property –...

Clayton Legal; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayton Legal in Liverpool is seeking an experienced Residential Property Associate to join a partner-led Property team. You will manage a broad residential caseload, handling sales, purchases, remortgages and related matters, while developing strong client and referrer relationships.

The role offers a collaborative environment with clear career progression, requires at least 5 years' conveyancing experience, and embraces hybrid working (4 days in the office, 1 day at home).

Qualifications

• Fully independent management of a residential conveyancing caseload.
• Strong technical knowledge across leasehold matters and regulatory requirements.
• Experience advising high-net-worth clients and complex transactions.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commercial, proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to build relationships with clients, introducers and professionals.
• Experience with case management systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload from instruction to post-completion.
• Handle freehold/leasehold sales and purchases.
• Manage transfers of equity and remortgages.
• Work on new build transactions and bridging/secured lending.
• Review titles, searches, mortgage offers and enquiries.
• Draft and negotiate contracts, transfer deeds and reports on title.
• Liaise with clients, lenders, agents, brokers, developers and solicitors.
• Prepare transactions for exchange and completion; manage post-completion matters.
• Deliver excellent client care and support business development.

Skills

Residential conveyancing

Client relations

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Organisational skills

IT skills

Education

Conveyancer qualification

Tools

Case management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Liverpool | Hybrid Working (4 Days Office / 1 Day Home)

I am currently working with a highly regarded Legal -ranked law firm in Liverpool that is looking to appoint an experienced Residential Property Associate to join its established and growing Property team.

This opportunity would suit a qualified Conveyancer with at least 5 years' experience in residential conveyancing who is looking to join a collaborative and commercially focused practice offering genuine long-term career progression.

Working within an experienced, partner-led team, you will manage a broad range of quality residential property matters and play an active role in developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients and referrers.

The Opportunity

The firm has an excellent reputation in the market and enjoys a loyal and longstanding client base. The Property team acts on a wide variety of matters, including high-value residential transactions, development work and secured lending instructions, generating quality work through repeat business and strong professional relationships.

This role offers an excellent platform for an ambitious lawyer seeking a supportive environment with plenty of scope for professional development.

The Role

You will be responsible for managing your own caseload of residential property matters from instruction through to post-completion, including:

• Freehold and leasehold sales and purchases.
• Transfers of equity.
• Remortgages.
• New build transactions.
• Bridging and secured lending matters.
• Reviewing titles, searches, mortgage offers and enquiries.
• Drafting and negotiating contracts, transfer deeds and reports on title.
• Liaising with clients, lenders, estate agents, brokers, developers and other solicitors to ensure matters progress efficiently.
• Preparing transactions for exchange and completion and dealing with post-completion formalities.
• Delivering excellent levels of client care.
• Supporting business development activities and helping to strengthen relationships with clients and referrers.

About You

• Proven experience managing a full residential conveyancing caseload independently.
• Strong technical knowledge across all aspects of residential property work, including leasehold matters and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Experience advising a broad range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals and those with more complex transactions.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A commercial, proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• The ability to develop and maintain relationships with clients, introducers and professional contacts.
• Strong IT skills, including experience using case management systems and Microsoft Office.