Senior Property Lawyer

3 weeks ago

Hastings East Sussex, United Kingdom Countrywide Full time

Conveyancing

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 would suit a person with a background of working in a conveyancing environment and with experience running their own caseload.

Key responsibilities of a Senior Property Lawyer

  • You will be responsible for managing an average caseload of 50 fileswhich includes all aspects of the conveyancing transactions from instruction to completion, registration, and closure of the file.
  • Taking instructions, keeping accurate file notes, communicating with clients and 3 rd parties, and completing tasks. You will draft legal documents including Standard Precedent Letters, Contract Packs, Title Reports, Exchange and Completion letters, general correspondence, and Land Registry and HMRC forms.
  • Carry out Pre-completion , Land Registry and Conveyancing searches accurately and timely. You will ensure the file is ready for exchange and completion, making sure all the correct and necessary paperwork and funds are in place.
  • Carry out Post Completion work including preparing and sending applications to the Land Registry, Stamp Duty Land Tax submissions, file closures and checking account ledgers.
  • As a Senior Property Lawyer you will be responsible for managing complex transactions such as leaseholds, shared ownership, unregistered properties, acting for companies, lease variations and extensions, and new builds. You will assess your own development opportunities and identify development areas to improve performance.
  • You will assist with day to day coaching and mentoring of Associates and Property Lawyers.

Benefits of being a Senior Property Lawyer

  • You’ll work together with your supervising Conveyancer who will provide essential holiday cover and assist with your on-going career development.
  • We work in pods within our teams which creates a supportive and friendly environment for associates to learn the role and excel in providing a quality legal service.
  • You’ll work alongside Associates, Property Lawyers, other Senior Property Lawyers and your Team Manager in an environment where you can actively make a positive contribution to the team.
  • Bonus scheme.
  • Option to purchase additional holiday
  • Group Life Assurance Scheme.
  • Opportunities for working remotely may be available depending on experience and qualification.

Skills and experience required to be a Senior Property Lawyer

  • Qualified candidates with a Law Degree, LPC, qualified Licensed Conveyancer, Solicitor or Legal Executive (FCILEX ) are preferred but not essential.
  • You will be very experienced in managing a conveyancing caseload of varied transaction types and have the skills to manage this alongside working on complex legal matters.
  • Excellent communicator, who can demonstrate good time management, alongside organisational and problem-solving skills. Accuracy and the ability to pay attention to detail is crucial.
  • Self-motivated and able to work alone or as part of a team.
  • Knowledge of Case Management Systems and Microsoft Office especially Word, Excel and Outlook is preferred but not essential.

Conveyancing Direct Property Lawyers are part of Connells Group the largest and most successful estate agency and property services providers in the UK. Founded in 1936 the Group combines residential sales and lettings expertise with a range of services including new homes, mortgage services, surveying, conveyancing and more

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