Residential Property Solicitor

Legal Pro Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Greater London is seeking an experienced Residential Property Solicitor or Fee Earner. The role involves managing your own caseload of residential property transactions, providing high-quality legal advice to clients. Responsibilities include advising on purchases and sales, managing legal requirements, and maintaining strong client relationships. Ideal candidates will have proven experience, excellent communication skills, and relevant legal qualifications. This position offers the chance to work in a forward-thinking team environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience handling your own caseload.
• Confident communication in writing and verbally.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines effectively.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on property transactions.
• Manage identification and funds checks.
• Prepare contracts and handle exchanges.

Skills

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Time management

Self-motivation

Education

Solicitor, CILEX, or Licensed Conveyancer

Job description

About the job Residential Property Solicitor

The Role We're looking for a motivated and experienced Residential Conveyancing Solicitor or Fee Earner to join a forward-thinking and client-focused firm. The role involves managing your own caseload from instruction to completion, providing high-quality legal advice and maintaining strong client relationships throughout the process.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on purchases, sales, re-mortgages, and transfers of equity.
• Manage ID requirements, funds checks, gift deposits, and risk assess.
• Prepare and issue contracts and manage mortgage redemptions.
• Handle exchange and completion of contracts.
• Order/report searches and titles, leases, and raise relevant enquiries.
• Review and report on mortgages and management packs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and referrers.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with full responsibility for your own caseload.
• Confident and professional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Capable of working independently as well as part of a collaborative team.
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and committed to delivering client service.
• Legally qualified (Solicitor, CILEX, or Licensed Conveyancer).