Residential Property Solicitor

Salary: £40,000-£50,000
Location: Coventry
Contract: Permanent

Overview of the Residential Property Solicitor role

An established and growing law firm is seeking an experienced Residential Property Solicitor to join its thriving Residential Conveyancing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and client-focused legal professional to manage a varied caseload of residential property matters from instruction through to completion.

Joining a supportive and collaborative environment, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional client service while contributing to the continued growth and success of the department.

Key responsibilities of the Residential Property Solicitor will include:

• Managing a full caseload of residential conveyancing matters from inception through to completion
• Handling freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, remortgages, shared ownership transactions and new build developments
• Meeting with clients in person, by telephone and through written correspondence to take instructions and provide legal advice
• Drafting, reviewing and approving legal documentation, including contracts, transfer deeds and associated transaction documents
• Providing clear, practical and responsive advice throughout the conveyancing process
• Developing, organising and effectively managing your own caseload
• Maintaining accurate and compliant client files in accordance with regulatory and firm standards
• Managing diaries, key deadlines and transaction milestones efficiently
• Responding to requests for quotations and general client enquiries
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships to encourage repeat business and referrals
• Identifying networking and business development opportunities through existing and prospective client contacts
• Keeping up to date with developments in residential property law and regulatory requirements
• Undertaking ongoing professional development in line with SRA requirements

Required experience and qualifications for the Residential Property Solicitor position will include:

• Qualified Solicitor with experience handling residential property matters
• Strong technical knowledge of residential conveyancing law and practice
• Ability to independently manage a busy conveyancing caseload
• Experience dealing with freehold and leasehold transactions, remortgages, shared ownership and new build work
• Knowledge of CQS requirements and best practice
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• Professional and articulate manner both in person and over the telephone
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities
• Capability to analyse transaction documents and provide practical legal advice
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to client relationship management

Benefits available alongside the Residential Property Solicitor position include (but aren't limited to):

• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service
• Long service awards
• Pension scheme
• Private healthcare upon successful completion of probation
• Office parking
• Dress for your day policy
• Free or subsidised legal services
• Training and professional development support
• Company sick pay scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eyecare vouchers
• Flu jab vouchers
• Employee referral scheme

How to apply for the Residential Property Solicitor position

If you believe you have the experience and skills required for this Residential Property Solicitor opportunity, please apply within. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion regarding the role and wider market opportunities, please get in touch.

Synonyms: Residential Property Solicitor, Residential Conveyancer, Conveyancing Solicitor, Property Lawyer, Residential Property Associate, Conveyancing Executive