Residential Conveyancing Lawyer

• Manage a high-volume caseload of residential conveyancing matters, including sales, purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity, and freehold and leasehold transactions.

• Take matters from instruction to completion, including title investigation, searches, enquiries, reporting to clients and lenders, exchange and completion.

• Handle post-completion work, including SDLT/LTT returns and Land Registry applications, promptly and accurately.

• Act for lenders in line with the UK Finance Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook and individual lender requirements.

• Communicate clearly and regularly with clients, estate agents, brokers, lenders and other solicitors, keeping all parties updated on progress.

• Work proactively to progress files, anticipate issues and keep transactions moving.

• Meet agreed targets for file numbers, completions and billing.

• Comply with the Firm’s policies, including the Undertakings Policy, AML and client care procedures, and the SRA Standards and Regulations.

• Maintain accurate case management records and well-organised files.

• Support and supervise junior colleagues where required.

• Qualified as a Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer.

• A minimum of 5 years’ post-qualification experience in residential conveyancing.

• A proven ability to run a good-sized caseload independently and efficiently.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• A proactive approach, with the drive to progress matters without being chased.

• A target-driven mindset and a track record of meeting file and billing targets.

• Sound knowledge of the CQS requirements and the UK Finance Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook.

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

• Confidence using case management systems and IT.
  

Desirable

• Experience of new-build, shared ownership or Right to Buy transactions.

• Experience of supervising or mentoring junior staff.

• Existing relationships with estate agents or introducers in the Solihull and wider West Midlands area.