Solicitor - Property

• Reviewing property files to advise on necessary post completion actions
• Managing residential property files in respect of sales and purchases as required
• Obtaining and/or checking Land Registry documents or title deeds (if the land is unregistered)
• Submitting high quality applications (including registrations (lease and freehold), first registration of title, transfer of part) to HMLR to avoid requisitions wherever possible
• Reviewing and managing correspondence from internal and external clients and third parties
• Allocating work to the appropriate junior fee earners as required and supervising the same with file reviews and audits
• Ensuring that junior fee earners receive regular and appropriate skills training as required
• Being responsible for producing, monitoring and updating various reports as required
• Managing billing and other financial tasks for clients as required
• Protecting clients' interests at all times, while taking precautions against potential fraud and money laundering
• Sending letters of engagement with estimates of fees and disbursements
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to drive business development and growth within the property sector
• Liaising with HMLR and responding to all requisitions thoroughly
• Preparing SDLT documents and submitting the same to HMRC
• Contribute to the firm’s strategy for growth in the property sector identifying new opportunities for expansion

• A qualified Solicitor or Fee Earner with 5+ years’ PQE or equivalent
• Experienced in supervising junior fee earners
• Knowledgeable in conveyancing from start to finish, with a strong focus on post completions
• Familiar with Islamic finance transactions
• Confident working with case management systems and driving process improvements
• A strong communicator with a client-first approach and meticulous attention to detail
• Organised, commercially aware, and proactive about team and client success

Agile working and offer a blended approach to where and how we work