Residential Property Solicitor

Thame – £40,000 - £57,000

Licensed Conveyancer / Solicitor / Legal Executive

Thame

As a Licensed Conveyancer, Solicitor, or Legal Executive, you will be responsible for providing legal support to the firms mortgage lender clients, as outlined below.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Managing various aspects of conveyancing, including first or second charge, lender-only or dual representation, and both individual and corporate mortgages.
  • Overseeing conveyancing for repossession and receiver sale transactions.
  • Thoroughly reviewing legal titles and conveyance documentation, followed by reporting findings to clients.
  • Identifying potential risks for clients and, whenever feasible, proposing effective solutions or risk mitigation strategies.
  • Addressing general legal inquiries from clients and team members.
  • Preparing occasional legal documents as required.
  • Facilitating communication and collaboration with clients, agents, brokers, borrowers, asset managers, buyers' and borrowers' solicitors, internal departments, and other relevant parties.
  • Utilizing case management systems on a daily basis for efficient workflow.
  • Providing assistance with departmental reporting, billing, and general administrative tasks when necessary.
Skills & Experience:
  • Proficiency in working under pressure while maintaining a keen eye for detail and meeting stringent deadlines.
  • The ability to strike a balance between commercial considerations and risk factors, offering well-informed and tailored advice.
  • Exceptional communication and organizational skills, applicable to all levels of engagement.
  • A genuine team-oriented approach and the flexibility to adapt to changes in the department's workload, both in terms of nature and volume.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Possession of a conveyancing qualification or actively working toward one (2 Years +)

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Emily Flewitt

Head of London and Home Counties
0203 846 3071

emily.flewitt@douglas-scott.co.uk

Emily joined Douglas Scott in March 2017, initially as part of the Master Vendor team of consultants focusing on the recruitment for one specialised client account. Emily went on to join the National Support desk where she concentrated on business support roles within law firms. Currently Emily works on the London and South East region desk covering private practice and working with a range of small regional practices, boutique firms and larger national practices including well-established departments as well as emerging firms. Emily graduated from the University of Central Lancashire in 2016 and studied Criminology and Criminal Justice. Previous to this, she completed her A-levels in Business studies, ICT and Sociology. 

"Emily is extremely professional, helpful and really approachable. I found her a delight to communicate with. If it wasn’t for her I wouldn’t have put myself forward for a particular role. She deserves a big thank you for helping me."

Client Development Executive | London


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Job Spec:

  • Area of Law: ReMortgage, Residential Conveyancing
  • Type: Solicitor / FILEX, Private Practice
  • Salary: £40,000 - £57,000
  • Term: Permanent
  • Location: Thame
  • Reference: J74173-2

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