Residential Property Lawyer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Serve as the primary fee earner for a diverse array of residential property transactions, including both freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, remortgages, equity transfers, new build transactions, shared ownership, and mixed-use matters; oversee cases from initial instruction through to post-completion registration and file closure in line with firm protocols.

• Deliver clear, pragmatic, and commercially insightful legal advice to clients, lenders, estate agents, and other involved parties; draft, review, and negotiate contracts, transfer deeds, leases, mortgages, and associated documents utilizing firm precedents and tailored drafting when necessary.

• Conduct, interpret, and advise on searches, pre-contract inquiries, title reports, leases, and leasehold management packs; identify and resolve issues related to titles, leaseholds, restrictive covenants, and indemnities, escalating or instructing counsel when appropriate.

• Prepare and manage completion packs, client and accountant completion statements; handle client funds and completion monies in accordance with the firm's accounting procedures and regulatory standards.

• Ensure precise preparation and submission of Land Registry applications and SDLT returns, liaising with HMRC and the Land Registry as needed, and manage post-completion registration, indemnities, and any necessary remedial actions.

• Uphold compliance with regulatory requirements including anti-money laundering checks, client identification, conflict checks, file audits, and data protection; execute and document necessary file reviews, ensuring files meet the firm's compliance criteria.

• Provide technical direction and oversight to junior fee earners and support staff; review and approve work, assist with training, and contribute to the ongoing enhancement of precedents, templates, and team processes.

⛳️ Requirements

• Qualified solicitor or chartered legal executive with demonstrated post-qualification experience in residential property/conveyancing; typically 3–6 years’ PQE based on the seniority of the role.

• Proven capability to independently manage a diverse caseload and handle complex or high-value transactions, including leasehold and mixed-use issues.

• Exceptional drafting, negotiation skills, and attention to detail in preparing contracts, completion statements, and client correspondence.

• Strong understanding of Land Registry processes, SDLT, leasehold legislation, and common title issues; confident in addressing indemnities and title rectification as required.

• Proficient user of Microsoft Office and experienced with case management and document management systems; capable of learning new systems and enhancing workflows.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a professional demeanor when interacting with clients, lenders, estate agents, managing agents, and third parties; able to manage sensitive issues with tact and discretion.

• Organized, commercially aware, and adept at prioritizing competing demands to meet deadlines; strong problem-solving abilities and a collaborative team player who can also work independently.

• Understanding of and commitment to regulatory and compliance obligations including confidentiality, anti-money laundering, and data protection requirements.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary package with performance-related bonuses.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Supportive and inclusive work environment.