Residential Qualified Solicitor, Buy-to-Let (Shariah-Compliant Investments)

Wahed Invest; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal firm specializing in Shariah-compliant investments is seeking an experienced Qualified Solicitor. The role focuses on managing residential buy-to-let transactions while ensuring compliance with UK legal standards and Shariah financing requirements. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience in residential conveyancing and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in managing a caseload of residential buy-to-let property transactions.
• Ability to explain complex legal and financing documentation to non-legal stakeholders.
• Commitment to accuracy in compliance-heavy transactions.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of residential buy-to-let transactions.
• Draft, review, and approve contracts and agreements.
• Ensure compliance with UK legal standards and Shariah financing requirements.

Skills

Residential buy-to-let transactions

Attention to detail

Compliance knowledge

Legal documentation interpretation

Education

Qualified Solicitor

10 years PQE in residential conveyancing

Job description

About I Will Solicitors Ltd:

I Will Solicitors Ltd, is a subsidiary of Wahed. It specialises in the field of private client work, (Wills, inheritance tax planning, probate, trusts, Court of Protection and related work). I Will Solicitors Ltd is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and are dedicated to providing specialist quality advice to our clients. We specialise in helping our clients with the drafting of Shariah-compliant Islamic Wills in the UK.

Job Brief:

We are seeking an experienced Qualified Solicitor with residential experience to join our growing legal team, specialising in Buy-to-Let transactions financed through Shariah-compliant Investing. The successful candidate will manage a given caseload and work closely with internal stakeholders, including the Operations, Investment, Shariah and Finance Team, to ensure smooth and compliant property acquisitions.

Job Description:

• Manage a caseload of residential buy-to-let property transactions, including freehold and leasehold titles.
• Act as the main legal liaison between Wahed and the Sellers.
• Draft, review and approve contracts, transfer deeds, and agreements.
• Carry out due diligence, including reviewing titles, searches, and property documents.
• Liaise directly with property searches companies to acquire the necessary searches.
• Present all findings before exchange in a report on Title to internal stakeholders.
• Ensure all property transactions comply with UK legal standards and Shariah financing requirements, including prohibition of riba (interest).Liaise with HM Land Registry, local authorities and other external parties as required.
• Support the business in maintaining Legal accreditation and adherence to regulatory and internal compliance frameworks.
• Manage timelines and proactively update all parties throughout the transaction lifecycle.
• Handle post-completion tasks including SDLT filings and registration.

Job Specification:

• Qualified Solicitor with at least 10 years PQE in residential conveyancing.
• Able to interpret complex legal and financing documentation and explain it clearly to non-legal internal stakeholders.
• High level of attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in compliance-heavy transactions.
• Previous work with SPVs or real estate investment platforms.