Solicitor (Conveyancing)

2i Recruit Ltd; Guildford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a Fee Earner to provide expert legal advice in real estate finance. You will manage transactions for lender and borrower clients, aiming to meet fee-earning targets while contributing to the firm's objectives. This role offers a collaborative environment with potential for career advancement based on performance.

Benefits

Pension plan

Life insurance

Performance-based bonus

Company events

Qualifications

• SRA admission as a solicitor required.
• Solid experience in residential property.
• Strong training background with interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the department in achieving fee-earning targets through transactional support.
• Manage property purchase transactions for clients.
• Participate in financial control and cash-flow management.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Client care

Education

Good honours degree

Legal Practice Course (LPC)

Professional Skills Course (PSC)

Tools

Practice Evolve

Job description

Our client is seeking a Fee Earner who is either NQ or 2 years PQE to achieve fee-earning targets by delivering expert advice to both lender and borrower clients and managing transactions primarily in the areas of real estate finance and other secured and unsecured lending matters.

The role involves undertaking fee-earning work and making a profitable contribution to the department’s objectives. You will be expected to meet fee-earning and other key performance indicators, while ensuring the successful progression of the firm’s goals as outlined in the current business plan. The position also includes providing transactional support and advice to short-term lender clients, working on matters introduced by these clients, those delegated by the senior solicitor team, or cases developed through your own caseload and professional network.

Company Benefits:

• Pension plan
• Life insurance
• Performance-based bonus
• Company events

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the department in achieving its fee-earning targets by providing advice and transactional support to both departmental and cross-departmental clients.
• Manage property purchase transactions on behalf of both Borrower and Lender clients.
• Support loan management clients throughout the sales process, including private and auction sales, and assist with the ongoing management of loans from acquisition to discharge.
• Aid fee earners in the review and management of term lending transactions.
• Contribute to the growth and maintenance of key Borrower client relationships.
• Provide support to the completion and post-completion teams in managing complex land registration matters.
• Develop an understanding of credit underwriting, financial services regulations, and consumer credit.
• Educate clients and assist in the delivery of internal and external training programmes and presentations for lenders and intermediaries.
• Collaborate across departments to gain a comprehensive understanding of support team functions, including file opening/closing, land registration, SDLT, and Companies House procedures.
• Participate in financial control, focusing on cash-flow management, including the collection of monies on account and billing processes.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of departmental operations, including know-how, technology, and innovation.
• Uphold excellent file management practices.
• Mentor and utilise the skills of the department’s Trainee Solicitor, assisting with their training and development.
• Travel to client meetings both within the UK and internationally as required.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory procedures.
• Continuously enhance your professional knowledge, including meeting the annual CPD requirements.
• Provide assistance during the absence of other fee earners.
• Undertake additional duties as and when required.

Experience and Skills Requirements:

• Good honours degree, LPC, training contract and PSC (or CILEX to Fellow level, LPC, and PSC); SRA admission as a solicitor.
• Solid experience in residential property and a broad understanding of relevant legal areas, with a desire to continue learning.
• Meets targets for chargeable hours, fees, recovery rate, lock-up, and non-chargeable time.
• Capable of building a client/referrer base.
• Identifies and takes opportunities to refer work to other departments.
• Actively participates in firm activities beyond regular duties.
• Committed to practice development and aligning with firm values.
• Consistently demonstrates professionalism and respect in dealings with colleagues, clients, and business introducers.
• Strong training background with well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Works effectively both independently and within a team, under pressure.
• Computer literate with an ability to leverage technology within your role.
• Enthusiastic, committed, and knowledgeable in key areas of solicitors’ responsibilities:
  • Professional conduct, client care, conflicts of interest, confidentiality, third-party relations, and solicitor relations.
  • Regulatory and compliance procedures.
• Familiarity with Practice Evolve or similar practice management systems.

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