Residential Property Solicitor

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

📋 Description

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

• Deliver clear, practical, and commercially informed legal counsel to clients, lenders, estate agents, and other involved parties; draft, review, and negotiate contracts, transfer deeds, leases, mortgages, and associated documentation utilizing firm precedents and tailored drafting as necessary.

• Conduct, interpret, and provide advice on searches, pre-contract inquiries, title reports, leases, and leasehold management packs; pinpoint and address title, leasehold, restrictive covenant, and indemnity issues while escalating or instructing counsel when appropriate.

• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, including anti-money laundering checks, client identification, conflict checks, file audits, and data protection; perform and document essential file reviews to guarantee compliance with the firm's standards.

• Offer technical guidance and oversight to junior fee earners and support staff; assess and approve their work, assist in training, and contribute to the continuous enhancement of precedents, templates, and team processes.

⛳️ Requirements

• Qualified solicitor or chartered legal executive with demonstrated post-qualification experience in residential property/conveyancing; typically a minimum of 4 years’ PQE, depending on the seniority of the role.

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

• Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and attention to detail in the preparation of contracts, completion statements, and client correspondence.

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

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and experienced with case management and document management systems; capable of learning new systems and contributing to enhanced workflows.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, maintaining a professional demeanor when interacting with clients, lenders, estate agents, managing agents, and third parties; skilled in handling sensitive issues with tact and discretion.

• Well-organized, commercially aware, and capable of prioritizing competing demands to meet deadlines; possess strong problem-solving abilities and a collaborative spirit while also being able to work independently.

• Committed to understanding and adhering to regulatory and compliance obligations, including confidentiality, anti-money laundering, and data protection requirements.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote working (UK-based)