Residential Property Solicitor
Mallory Pryce Recruitment
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Bristol • United Kingdom
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About the role
- Act for clients on the end-to-end progression of residential property transactions, managing matters from initial instruction through to exchange, completion and post-completion tasks, ensuring timely progression and clear communication throughout.
- Prepare, review and execute documentation including client engagement letters, contract packs, transfer documents, SDLT returns, completion statements and correspondence, ensuring documents are accurate and compliant with firm precedents and regulatory requirements.
- Carry out client identity checks and support anti-money laundering (AML) compliance, maintaining robust audit trails and accurate, audit-ready case files in line with firm procedures.
- Maintain and update electronic case files, recording clear case notes, milestones and actions to support fee earners and enable effective file reviews.
- Liaise with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, surveyors, HM Land Registry, local authorities and other third parties to obtain documentation, chase outstanding items and manage expectations professionally.
- Prepare and check completion figures, manage disbursement requests and client account transactions, and support billing and fee recovery processes in accordance with firm policies.
- Respond to routine client and third-party enquiries by telephone and email, escalating complex issues to fee earners in a timely manner and keeping clients informed of progress.
- Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline processes, update precedents and assist with the rollout of conveyancing technology and workflow enhancements.
- Provide guidance and supervision to junior team members where required, sharing knowledge of procedures and assisting with induction and training activities.
Requirements
- Previous experience as a solicitor or senior conveyancer in a residential property role within a law firm or conveyancing practice, with demonstrable handling of common transaction types (sales, purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity and leasehold matters).
- Good understanding of residential property processes including HM Land Registry procedures, Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) returns and leasehold documentation.
- Knowledge of AML and client identification requirements and experience maintaining audit-ready files and compliance documentation.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and maintain attention to detail across multiple matters.
- Confident and professional communicator with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to liaise effectively with clients, colleagues and external contacts.
- Proactive, reliable and solutions-focused with a willingness to develop technical knowledge, embrace new systems and support team improvements.
- Qualified solicitor (SQE or equivalent) with current practising certificate, or equivalent recognised qualification in England & Wales.
- Minimum 3 years PQE Membership of relevant professional body where applicable and evidence of continuing professional development.
Benefits
- Hybrid working arrangements available; occasional attendance at the office will be required to support team collaboration and client meetings.
- Competitive salary and benefits package, dependent on experience.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
residential property transactionsdocumentation preparationclient identity checksanti-money laundering (AML) compliancecase file managementcompletion figures preparationdisbursement managementbilling processesconveyancing technologyworkflow enhancements
Soft Skills
organisational skillscommunication skillsinterpersonal skillsattention to detailproactive attitudereliabilitysolutions-focusedteam collaborationtraining and guidanceclient management
Certifications
qualified solicitorSQEcurrent practising certificatecontinuing professional developmentmembership of professional body