Senior Property Lawyer

TN United Kingdom; Hastings; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Property Lawyer to join their dynamic team in St Leonards on Sea. This role offers an exciting opportunity to manage a diverse caseload of conveyancing transactions while working in a supportive environment that fosters professional growth. You will be responsible for handling complex legal transactions, mentoring junior team members, and collaborating with a dedicated team. With the flexibility of hybrid working and a range of benefits, this position is ideal for self-motivated individuals looking to advance their careers in a leading property services provider.

Benefits

Option to purchase additional holiday leave

Group Life Assurance Scheme

Holiday cover support

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience managing a varied conveyancing caseload and handling complex legal transactions.
• Qualified candidates preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Manage an average caseload of 50 files covering all aspects of conveyancing.
• Draft legal documents and communicate with clients and third parties.

Skills

Conveyancing

Communication Skills

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Law Degree

LPC

Licensed Conveyancer

Solicitor

Legal Executive (FCILEX)

Tools

Case Management Systems

Microsoft Office

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43K OTE with uncapped bonus opportunity. Hybrid working

We are looking to recruit a Senior Property Lawyer to join our team in St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex. This role is suitable for a person with experience in conveyancing and managing their own caseload.

Key responsibilities of a Senior Property Lawyer

1. Manage an average caseload of 50 files, covering all aspects of conveyancing transactions from instruction to completion, registration, and closure.
2. Take instructions, maintain accurate file notes, communicate with clients and third parties, and complete tasks. Draft legal documents such as Standard Precedent Letters, Contract Packs, Title Reports, Exchange and Completion letters, general correspondence, and Land Registry and HMRC forms.
3. Perform Pre-completion, Land Registry, and Conveyancing searches accurately and promptly, ensuring all paperwork and funds are in place for exchange and completion.
4. Handle Post Completion tasks including applications to the Land Registry, Stamp Duty Land Tax submissions, file closures, and account ledger checks.
5. Manage complex transactions such as leaseholds, shared ownership, unregistered properties, acting for companies, lease variations and extensions, and new builds. Identify opportunities for personal development and performance improvement.
6. Assist with coaching and mentoring of Associates and Property Lawyers.

Benefits of being a Senior Property Lawyer

1. Work alongside your supervising Conveyancer who provides holiday cover and supports your career development.
2. Operate within a team pod, fostering a supportive and friendly environment conducive to learning and excellence.
3. Collaborate with Associates, Property Lawyers, other Senior Property Lawyers, and your Team Manager to contribute positively to the team.
4. Option to purchase additional holiday leave.
5. Group Life Assurance Scheme.
6. Possibility of remote working, depending on experience and qualifications.

Skills and experience required

1. Qualified candidates with a Law Degree, LPC, Licensed Conveyancer, Solicitor, or Legal Executive (FCILEX) are preferred but not mandatory.
2. Extensive experience managing a varied conveyancing caseload and handling complex legal transactions.
3. Excellent communication, time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Attention to detail is essential.
4. Self-motivated, capable of working independently or as part of a team.
5. Knowledge of Case Management Systems and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) is preferred but not essential.

Conveyancing Direct Property Lawyers are part of Connells Group, the UK's largest estate agency and property services provider, established in 1936, offering services including residential sales, lettings, new homes, mortgages, surveying, and conveyancing.