Real Estate Solcitor

A leading Law firm is seeking an ambitious Solicitor / Fee Earner with 13 years post qualification experience and excellent communication skills to join the Real Estate Residential team.

The role will entail the following and experience in these areas is required:

• Full understanding of the Solicitors Accounts Rules.
  


• The ability to deal with noncontentious domestic conveyancing matters from inception to completion.
  


• A good knowledge of general conveyancing and related topics.
  


• Full knowledge of land registry practices.
  

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES.

• Reviewing title documentation contract documentation mortgage offers and search results and providing accurate and comprehensive reports to clients.
  


• Raising enquiries in a timely manner.
  


• Responding to enquiries in a timely manner.
  


• Resolving complex and technical queries.
  


• Producing accurate financial statements for clients.
  


• Dealing with exchange of contracts and completions.
  


• Checking clients source of funds KYC and other compliance metrics.
  


• Responding promptly to requests for updates from clients estate agents brokers and introducers.
  


• Updating introducer portals where necessary
  


• Ensuring that the case management is fully up to date.
  


• Recognising potential risks and resolving issues without putting clients or the firm at risk.
  


• Taking primary responsibility for purchase files.
  

Requirements

Benefits

• A minimum of 25 days annual leave (increasing with length of service) plus office closure between Christmas and New Year
  


• A one hour early finish one Friday a month
  


• Two days a year to do charitable work
  


• The opportunity to get involved in sports teams hobby clubs and social events