Residential Property Solicitor

Eventus Legal are seeking a Residential Property Solicitor (Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer) with 2+ years PQE to join a well-established and expanding Residential Property team in Leicester City Centre. This is a full-time, permanent Residential Property Solicitor providing exposure to high quality work with one of the regions leading and most highly regarded multi-service law firms. You can expect to be offered benefits such as hybrid working up to 2 days per week working from home, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension and a competitive salary in line with previous experience and/or PQE (guideline up to £50,000) and great local transport links across Leicestershire.

Job Responsibilities

As an experienced Residential Property Solicitor your new job will see you take responsibility for your own low volume caseload of residential property transactions. You will manage each matter through the full conveyancing process right through to completion and post completion.

You will work alongside the wider team and be supported by a friendly and supportive Partner and Head of Department. You will benefit from having a team of paralegals and legal assistants to support each and every transaction end to end.

Specific duties will include:

• Manage your own caseload of residential conveyancing transactions including sale and purchase, leasehold and freehold, right to buy, shared ownership, remortgage and transfer of equity and New Builds
• Drafting all relevant documentation and SDLT forms
• Providing clear and accurate advice to clients
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and third parties
• Supporting junior colleagues within the team as and when necessary
• Liaising with estate agents, solicitors, lenders, and other third parties
• Engage in any business development as and when required to assist in the future development of the residential property department

Person Specification

Applications are sought from experienced Residential Property Solicitors or CILEX and CLC’s in Leicester, Leicestershire and surrounding areas within commutable distance. You will be able to demonstrate a solid understanding of residential property processes and have managed a varied caseload previously and seen transactions through the full cycle.

• Solicitor (2+ years PQE), CILEX or Licensed Conveyancer with a solid background in residential property
• Prior experience managing a varied caseload include both leasehold and freehold files
• Demonstrate a strong knowledge of the conveyancing process and current regulations
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients and communicate effectively face to face and electronically
• Fully IT proficient and previous use of case management systems

Benefits and Rewards

You will be joining a modern law firm in Leicester, Leicestershire that has a truly stellar reputation across the East Midlands region. You will consistently have exposure to high quality work and be part of a friendly, dynamic, integrated team culture.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary up to £50,000 depending on experience and/or PQE
• Flexible and hybrid working with up to 2 days working remotely from home
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Continuous training and development opportunities
• Exposure to consistent high quality work
• Local transport links
• Regular social and networking events

About the Company

This well established and highly respected regional law firm has built an excellent reputation across Leicestershire and the wider East Midlands, offering a broad range of legal services to both individuals and businesses.

The firm combines the expertise and quality you would expect from a well regarded practice with a genuinely approachable and people focused culture. The team is made up of experienced legal professionals who are committed to delivering a high standard of client service, while also supporting each other and creating a positive environment to work in.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward thinking firm with a strong reputation, a loyal client base and a clear commitment to investing in its people. Whether you're looking to progress your career, take on more responsibility or simply find a firm where you can build a long term future, this is a great opportunity to become part of a well established and highly respected legal team

Next Steps

Apply now to be considered for this new Residential Property Solicitor role in Leicester, Leicestershire or for a confidential discussion please send your CV to Izzie Vaughan at the Eventus Recruitment Group.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact me at the details above for a confidential discussion on your career.

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