Residential Conveyancing Solicitor, Douglas Scott

Douglas Scott

Location:
United Kingdom, London

Category:
Legal

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

40000.00 - 55000.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

This role is ideal for a qualified solicitor with experience managing a diverse caseload, including freehold, leasehold, shared ownership, and new build transactions. You’ll manage a varied residential property caseload, dealing with all aspects of the conveyancing transaction using the industry’s leading case management system.

Job Responsibility:

Manage own caseload, monitoring and delivering fully against personal targets
Independently establish priorities and manage deadlines
Proactively and efficiently manage transactions, whilst managing Client expectation
Responsible for files from opening through to completion, ensuring that all files are maintained in good order in compliance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and following regulatory and statutory requirements
Provide clients with legal advice relevant to their cases, recording the advice and representing the best interests of the client in the transaction
Taking instructions from clients and drafting the necessary legal documents and contracts for each case
Proactively deal with the other side solicitors, mortgage lenders, brokers, clients and local authorities
Deal with complex enquiries, researching previous cases and relevant laws to provide accurate advice
Recognise potential risks and resolve issues without putting the client or business at risk
Comply at all times with the Solicitors Regulation Authorities Rules
Ensure that all files are billed correctly with the appropriate fees and on completion, funds are sent to the correct place
Provide supervision, support and coaching to Paralegals
Optimise the client experience through the use of our conveyancing systems and technology
Provide an exceptional service both to the client but also to introducers and third parties
Develop a culture of teamwork and high performance with a strong focus on customer care

Requirements:

At least 3 years of experience managing a residential property caseload from inception to completion
Experience in New Build and Shared Ownership essential
Thorough understanding of various property laws
Commercial awareness, keeping up to date with business and industry news
Resilience with the ability to work effectively under pressure and to strict deadlines
Strong problem-solving skills and an analytical approach to finding the best legal solutions
Attention to detail, extremely accurate in research and the drafting of documents
Enthusiasm for delivering a high level of customer service
Enthusiastic team player and natural self-starter able to work independently
Ability to be flexible and empathetic to deliver client needs

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 14, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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