Residential Property Solicitor

eNL; Gloucestershire Science & Technology Park; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

eNL is seeking a Residential Property Solicitor for a permanent, full-time role in Gloucestershire. The successful candidate will join the Conveyancing Team, progressing active files across sales, purchases, remortgages, title transfers and discharge matters.

You must have a proven ability to organise your workload, meet deadlines and maintain meticulous administration while handling a varied caseload and providing a high standard of client service.

Qualifications

• Proven record of organising own workload and meeting deadlines.
• Sound knowledge of residential conveyancing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Progress active conveyancing files within the team.
• Prepare contract packs, transfer deeds and client reports.
• Liaise with clients, agents, lenders and solicitors.
• Review searches, mortgage offers and raise enquiries.
• Assist post-completion tasks, including Land Registry filings.

Skills

Organisational skills

Residential conveyancing knowledge

Deadline management

Job description

A Residential Property Solicitor is sought for a permanent, full-time position in Gloucestershire with a legal firm, offering £25,000 to £30,000 per annum depending on experience. The successful candidate will join the conveyancing team, supporting a Property Lawyer across sales, purchases, remortgages, title transfers, new builds and discharge matters, while progressing active files and handling ad hoc duties as required. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage a varied caseload are essential, alongside sound knowledge of residential conveyancing procedure. This role suits a proactive professional keen to develop within a supportive practice.

Interested applicants should contact Theresa Lucas at eNL, quoting reference 5889, with their CV.

JOB REF: 5889

THE ROLE:

The successful candidate will work within the Conveyancing Team, specifically in relation to the progression and active conveyancing of files within the team. They will also be expected to carry out further ad hoc duties as required.

The firm provides a mixed workload, including:

• Supporting the Conveyancing Property Lawyer with sales, purchases, remortgages, title transfers, new builds and discharge work.
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders and solicitors throughout the conveyancing process, from instruction to completion.
• Preparing and issue draft contract packs, transfer deeds and client reports covering contracts, title, searches and mortgages.
• Reviewing incoming contract packs, search results and mortgage offers, raising enquiries where required.
• Assisting with resolving enquiries and responding to requisitions under supervision.
• Preparing SDLT/LTT forms for client approval and manage post-completion requirements, including Land Registry applications, tax returns and payments.
• Keeping referrers, agents and relevant websites and portals updated.
• Managing daily task lists through LMS and Lender Exchange.
• Monitoring and resolve credit and debit ledger balances.

THE CANDIDATE:

This role requires someone who has a proved record of organising their own workload and responsibilities. The successful candidate will possess the ability to determine priorities and consistently meet deadlines. You must have exemplary administration skills.

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.