Residential Property Solicitor
Mallory Pryce Recruitment
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Reading • United Kingdom
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About the role
- Act for clients on a broad range of residential property transactions from initial instruction through to completion and post-completion matters, taking ownership of files and ensuring timely progression.
- Provide clear, pragmatic legal advice to clients on transactional and procedural issues, ensuring matters are handled in accordance with professional and regulatory obligations.
- Carry out and oversee client identity checks and anti‑money laundering (AML) compliance, maintaining robust audit trails and accurate, audit‑ready case files in line with firm procedures.
- Prepare, review and negotiate contract documentation, transfer deeds, and leasehold paperwork; complete Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) returns and ensure correct calculation and submission where required.
- Prepare and check completion statements, manage disbursement requests and client account transactions, and work with accounts to resolve billing queries and support fee recovery processes.
- Liaise professionally with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, surveyors, HM Land Registry, local authorities and other third parties to obtain documentation, chase outstanding matters and manage expectations.
- Maintain and update electronic case files, recording clear case notes, milestones and actions to support efficient file reviews and handovers.
- Supervise and support junior team members and paralegals, providing guidance on procedures, precedents and best practice and contributing to induction and training activities.
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes, update precedents and assist with the adoption of conveyancing technology and workflow improvements to enhance client service and team efficiency.
Requirements
- Qualified solicitor (or equivalent) with demonstrable experience handling residential conveyancing matters within a law firm or conveyancing practice.
- Sound knowledge of residential property processes including HM Land Registry practice, SDLT returns, leasehold documentation and common transaction types (sales, purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity).
- Practical experience of AML and client identification requirements, with a track record of maintaining accurate, audit‑ready files and compliance documentation.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a varied caseload, prioritise workloads and meet deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
- Confident and professional communicator with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with clients, colleagues and external contacts.
- Proactive, solution‑focused and reliable, with a willingness to embrace new systems, contribute to team improvements and support a collaborative working environment.
Benefits
- Hybrid working model with a mix of office and remote working as agreed with the team.
- Competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience.
- Access to training and development to support career progression within the property team.
- Supportive, client‑focused environment that values continuous improvement and collaborative working.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
residential conveyancingcontract documentationtransfer deedsleasehold paperworkStamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT)anti-money laundering (AML)client identity checksaudit-ready case filesdisbursement managementcase file management
Soft Skills
organisational skillscommunication skillsinterpersonal skillsattention to detailproblem-solvingteam collaborationtime managementclient relationship managementsupervisory skillstraining and mentoring
Certifications
qualified solicitorlaw degreeAML certificationconveyancing qualificationprofessional legal qualifications