Senior Property Lawyer

Connells-Group-2; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped bonus

Hybrid working

Career development

Group Life Assurance

Job summary

Connells Group UK in Cardiff seeks a Senior New Build Property Lawyer to manage a busy caseload of around 50 files, handling full conveyancing from instruction through completion. The role focuses on new build purchases and liaising with developers to meet exchange deadlines, with pre- and post-completion tasks and strict regulatory compliance.

Hybrid working offers flexibility, supported by a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Law degree and LPC or FCILEX preferred but not essential.
• Ability to manage own conveyancing caseload with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing the full conveyancing cycle from instruction through to completion.
• Working on new build purchases, predominantly multi-plot developments for purchasers.
• Carrying out pre-completion tasks including searches and registrations.
• Post-completion tasks and file closure responsibilities.
• Maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements across files.
• Liaising with clients, developers, mortgage lenders and third parties to progress matters.

Skills

Strong communicator

Education

Law degree / LPC or FCILEX (preferred)

Job description

Senior Property Lawyer - New Build - Hybrid Working - with Uncapped Bonus Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Property Lawyer with New Build experience to join our team in Cardiff. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in conveyancing, particularly in New Build transactions, and experience managing their own caseload. If you're looking for a hybrid working environment with the opportunity to earn an uncapped bonus, this could be the perfect role for you!

Key Responsibilities

As a Senior New Build Property Lawyer in our New Build department, you will manage an average caseload of 50 files, covering all stages of the conveyancing process from instruction through to completion.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Managing the full conveyancing cycle: From taking instructions, preparing and submitting legal documents (contracts, letters, Land Registry and HMRC forms), title checking and raising enquiries, reporting to clients and mortgage lenders, to handling exchange and completion.
• Working on new build purchases: This is not plot sales. You will be acting for purchasers of new build homes, predominantly dealing with multiple plots on the same development, but you may also handle stand‑alone new build purchases along with related sale transactions. You will be responsible for liaising with Developers, providing them with regular updates and meeting exchange deadlines.
• Pre‑completion tasks: Carrying out Land Registry and conveyancing searches, ensuring all documentation and funds are in place to facilitate exchange and completion.
• Post‑completion tasks: Managing file closures, removing submitting HMLR applications as our post comp dept does this submitting SDLT returns, and maintaining accurate ledgers.
• Maintaining compliance: Ensuring files are kept fully up‑to‑date and meet regulatory requirements.
• Client & third‑party communication: Liaising with clients, colleagues and third parties to ensure smooth progression of all matters.
• Competitive salary with uncapped bonus potential.
• Hybrid working: Flexible home working with friendly office support and a city centre office location.
• Career development: Support from your supervising Conveyancer with opportunities to pursue further professional qualifications.
• Supportive team environment: Collaborative pod structure with experienced Property Lawyers and Managers.
• Additional benefits: Group Life Assurance Scheme & bonus scheme.

Skills & Experience Required

• Qualifications: Law Degree, LPC, or qualification as a Licensed Conveyancer, Solicitor, or FCILEX preferred but not essential.
• Strong communicator: Able to manage client relationships, communicate clearly, and maintain accurate records.

Connells Group UK is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.