Conveyancing Solicitor/ Legal Executive

London – £35,000 - £50,000

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Residential Conveyancing Solicitor/ Legal Executive to join a well-established law firm in London.

Key Responsibilities

• Efficiently manage caseload, meeting personal targets and deadlines independently.
• Take full responsibility for files from opening to completion, ensuring compliance with SLA’s and regulations.
• Provide clients with legal advice, record it diligently, and advocate for their best interests.
• Receive instructions, draft legal documents, and engage with counterparts proactively.
• Address complex inquiries, identify risks, and resolve issues while adhering to regulatory rules.
• Ensure accurate billing and proper fund allocation upon completion.
• Provide supervision and support to Paralegals.
• Deliver exceptional service to clients, introducers, and third parties.
• Foster a culture of teamwork and high performance with a focus on customer care.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Minimum of 3 years' expertise in overseeing a residential property portfolio, handling cases from start to finish.
• Essential experience in New Build and Shared Ownership.
• Profound comprehension of diverse property laws.
• Commercially aware, staying current with business and industry developments.
• Resilient with the capability to perform well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and an analytical mindset for optimal legal solutions.
• Attention to detail, ensuring precision in research and document drafting.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working
• Monthly, quarterly, and annual bonus
• Progression

If this role sounds of interest to you, send your CV to leah.e@douglas-scott.co.uk or call 0203 846 3071.