Conveyancing Solicitor/ Legal Executive
Job Description
Job title: Conveyancing Solicitor/ Legal Executive
Company: Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment
Job description: London – £35,000 – £50,000 An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Residential Conveyancing Solicitor/ Legal Executive to join a well-established law firm in London.Key Responsibilities
- Efficiently manage caseload, meeting personal targets and deadlines independently.
- Take full responsibility for files from opening to completion, ensuring compliance with SLA’s and regulations.
- Provide clients with legal advice, record it diligently, and advocate for their best interests.
- Receive instructions, draft legal documents, and engage with counterparts proactively.
- Address complex inquiries, identify risks, and resolve issues while adhering to regulatory rules.
- Ensure accurate billing and proper fund allocation upon completion.
- Provide supervision and support to Paralegals.
- Deliver exceptional service to clients, introducers, and third parties.
- Foster a culture of teamwork and high performance with a focus on customer care.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Minimum of 3 years’ expertise in overseeing a residential property portfolio, handling cases from start to finish.
- Essential experience in New Build and Shared Ownership.
- Profound comprehension of diverse property laws.
- Commercially aware, staying current with business and industry developments.
- Resilient with the capability to perform well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and an analytical mindset for optimal legal solutions.
- Attention to detail, ensuring precision in research and document drafting.
Benefits:
- Hybrid working
- Monthly, quarterly, and annual bonus
- Progression
If this role sounds of interest to you, send your CV to leah.e@douglas-scott.co.uk or call 0203 846 3071.
Expected salary: £35000 – 50000 per year
Location: London
