Act as lead fee earner on a broad range of residential property transactions including freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity, new build developments, repossessions and shared ownership matters; manage matters from initial instruction to post‑completion registration and file closure in accordance with firm procedures.

Provide clear, pragmatic and commercially aware legal advice to clients, lenders and other third parties; draft, review and negotiate contracts, transfer deeds, leases, mortgages and bespoke documentation using firm precedents and bespoke drafting where required.

Conduct, interpret and advise on pre‑contract enquiries, searches, title reports, leases and leasehold management packs; resolve complex title, leasehold, restrictive covenant and title indemnity issues and escalate or instruct counsel where appropriate.

Oversee and prepare completion packs, client and accountant completion statements; manage client funds and attend to completion monies in accordance with accounts procedures and regulatory requirements.

Ensure accurate preparation and submission of Land Registry applications and SDLT returns, liaise with HMRC and the Land Registry as necessary and manage post‑completion registration, indemnities and remedial actions.

Maintain compliance with regulatory obligations including anti‑money laundering checks, client identification, conflict checks, file audits and data protection requirements; complete and document required file reviews.

Provide technical guidance, mentoring and supervision to junior fee earners and support staff; review and approve work, assist with training and contribute to continuous improvement of templates, precedents and team processes.

Build and maintain strong client relationships, identify opportunities for additional services and support fee growth in line with practice objectives.

Qualified solicitor or chartered legal executive with substantial post‑qualification experience in residential property/conveyancing; typically 4–6 years’ PQE depending on level of role.

Proven experience managing a varied caseload independently and handling complex or high‑value transactions, including leasehold and mixed‑use issues.

Excellent drafting and negotiation skills with meticulous attention to detail when preparing contracts, completion statements and client correspondence.

Strong working knowledge of Land Registry processes, SDLT, leasehold legislation and common title issues; confident in dealing with indemnities and title rectification where necessary.

Confident user of Microsoft Office and experience of case management and document management systems; able to adopt new technology and contribute to system improvement.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a professional manner when liaising with clients, lenders, estate agents, managing agents and other stakeholders.

Organised, commercially aware and able to prioritise competing demands to meet deadlines; strong problem‑solving skills and a collaborative team player who can also work independently.

Committed to maintaining professional and regulatory standards, including confidentiality, anti‑money laundering and data protection requirements.