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Solicitor - Property

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Shakespeare Martineau

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United Kingdom , Birmingham

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Job Description:

We’re looking for an experienced Solicitor with a solid background in post completions to lead and shape our rapidly expanding MLS Post Completions team. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a leadership role within a growing team, helping to drive quality, consistency, and innovation in how we deliver post completion services to our clients. This role would suit someone with a tenacious and resilient approach to problem solving, who enjoys and works well in a fast pace environment.

Job Responsibility:

  • 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

Requirements:

  • 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
What we offer:
  • Agile working
  • blended approach to where and how we work

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 12, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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