Residential Property Solicitor

Clear IT Recruitment; Swansea; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Residential Property Solicitor to join their team in Swansea on a hybrid basis. The successful candidate will manage a diverse caseload of residential conveyancing transactions, liaise with clients and third parties, and ensure all regulatory compliance. Skills in conveyancing management and proficiency in Microsoft Office are essential. The role offers various employee benefits, including discounts on property services and gym memberships.

Benefits

Employee discount on property services

Perks at Work discounts

Access to Employee Assist Programme

Nuffield Gym discount

Option to purchase additional holiday

Qualifications

• Experience managing a conveyancing caseload confidently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong literacy and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage diverse residential conveyancing transactions from start to finish.
• Communicate with clients and third parties to ensure smooth transactions.
• Draft legal documents including contracts and transfer deeds.
• Conduct pre- and post-completion searches and due diligence.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Manage completion processes and post-completion submissions.

Skills

Conveyancing management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Strong organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Self-motivated

Job description

Overview

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Residential Property Solicitor to join my client’s team in their Swansea offices on a hybrid basis.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload: Oversee a diverse range of residential conveyancing transactions from start to finish, including sale and purchase, leasehold, and freehold transactions.
• Client and third-party communication: Handle client inquiries, provide advice, and liaise with third parties such as estate agents, mortgage brokers, and local authorities to ensure smooth progression of transactions.
• Document preparation: Draft legal documents including contracts, transfer deeds, completion statements, and Land Registry forms.
• Conduct searches and due diligence: Carry out necessary pre- and post-completion searches, including Land Registry and HMRC filings, and ensure all information is accurate and timely.
• Maintain compliance: Ensure all transactions meet regulatory and compliance requirements, keeping files up to date and accurate at all stages.
• Completion and post-completion: Manage completion processes, including the exchange of contracts, handling funds, and post-completion submissions to the Land Registry.

Skills Required

• Have experience managing a conveyancing caseload with confidence and expertise
• Knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel and Outlook is essential
• Good literacy and computer skills, especially Word and Excel.
• Strong organisation, planning, problem-solving and multi-tasking skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work alone or within a team

Benefits

• Hybrid working
• Employee discount on property services such as Estate Agency, Mortgage Services, Conveyancing and Surveying.
• Perks at Work - Discounts on products and services including electrical and travel.
• Access to our Employee Assist Programme - 24 hours, 7 days per week.
• Nuffield Gym discount - 20% on memberships at Nuffield Health & Fitness clubs across the UK
• Option to purchase additional holiday.

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal Recruitment Limited.

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.