Senior Property Lawyer

Thepmlawgroup; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in Sheffield seeks a Senior Property Lawyer with a strong conveyancing background. The role involves managing a diverse caseload while providing exceptional client service in a supportive environment. Enjoy a competitive salary, ongoing training, and a hybrid working option, plus other benefits including generous annual leave and a collaborative workplace culture.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave entitlement – 25 days per year + Bank Holidays

Industry leading training

Competitive starting salary

Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Summer and Christmas Parties

Free Parking

Free Costco Card

On-site subsidised canteen with relaxation area

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in a prior conveyancing fee earner role.
• Experience with leasehold, new build, and shared ownership transactions.
• Proven track record of meeting deadlines and targets.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of sale and purchase matters including leasehold and new build.
• Ensure compliance with KPIs and SLAs.
• Communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Excellent time management

Organisational skills

Client care

Communication

Attention to detail

Ability to multi-task

Initiative

Education

Law degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Are you an experienced Conveyancer searching for your next career move?

Are you looking to join an employer that is forward thinking, innovative and that can offer you endless opportunities for you to progress and develop?

We’re the PM Law Group and we operate on a national basis offering an array of legal services. Our roots were established over 30 years ago, this means that we have decades of experience in our respective fields.

We have a specialist and dedicated Conveyancing business that forms part of the PM Law Group.

Being at the forefront of cutting-edge technology, we are a modern business who can help individuals across England and Wales to move house. Our technological expertise means we can deal with clients locally or at a distance whilst still providing that ever important human touch.

Across the business, we foster a culture of inclusivity and champion personal development so that each employee has opportunities to shine and flourish, and we want you to be a part of it.

As our new Senior Property Lawyer, you will be responsible for your own caseload of sale and purchase matters, to include leasehold, new build and shared ownership matters.

Role Responsibilities

• To run and manage a suitably sized caseload, subject to seasonality and continuing review of capacity both individually and across the department, with use of an assistant.
• Ensure all activity within the team is completed in accordance with strict deadlines and in line with set KPIs and SLAs.
• To meet all individual targets and objectives including, but not limited to, target number of completions per month.
• Attend dedicated training sessions, 121s, performance reviews, and team meetings.
• To communicate with clients over the telephone, email and in face-to-face meetings.
• To communicate with other solicitors and professional organisations over the telephone, by e-mail and correspondence.
• To update all panel members / stakeholders within the business and within the referral businesses with whom we deal.
• Be able to deal with and work within referrers SLAs and meet their requirements / panel requirements.
• Utilise the in-house bespoke case management system in accordance with firm protocols.
• To be a role model for those around you in both file management, actions, and behaviour.
• To provide the highest level of customer service to clients at all times.
• Utilise the in-house bespoke case management system in accordance with firm protocols.
• To carry out such other functions or tasks as required from time to time by the Senior Conveyancing Manager or other members of the firm’s Senior Management Team.
• The role will be based in the Conveyancing Department, however, there may be a requirement to work in other areas of the business as the need arises.

What we need from you

• You will need a minimum of 2 years’ experience (but all levels considered including more senior) in a prior conveyancing fee earner role
• You will have the confidence in dealing with leasehold, new build and shared ownership sale and purchases.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills, with a proven track record in meeting deadlines.
• Have a proven track record in achieving individual targets and objectives, and in meeting business KPIs and SLAs.
• Able to work using own initiative.
• Thrives in fast-paced environments and demonstrates a bias for action with an ability to multi-task and pivot while working on varying deadlines & scopes.
• Be an expert communicator and collaborator, with exceptional client care skills.
• Have an incredible eye for detail with the ability to think outside the box.
• Adopts a modern approach to conveyancing, and in particular its process driven, proactive, risk-based requirements.
• Competence in the use of MS Office is required.

What we offer you

Our Sheffield Head Office, PM House, has been designed to be a high quality and pleasant working environment. In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package we offer:

• Monday to Friday – Office Hours – 9.00am – 5.00pm with 1 hour’s lunch break – Hybrid working policy in place which is subject to hiring manager approval
• Industry leading training
• Competitive starting salary DOE
• Non-Contractual Bonus
• Access to on demand CPD
• Generous Annual Leave entitlement – 25 days per year + Bank Holidays
• Opportunities for you to progress and develop further
• Pension Scheme
• Lucrative ‘Refer a friend scheme’
• Free Parking
• Free Costco Card
• On-site subsidised canteen with relaxation area
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Summer and Christmas Parties
• Award Events
• Additional Annual Leave entitlement for long service

If you have the experience that we require, apply now!

We’re always looking for new people to join the Group who represent our values and want to take advantage of our experienced and award-winning training programs. If you do not see a role that complements your experience, you can always submit a speculative CV!

The PM Law Group are an equal opportunities employer.

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