Residential Property Solicitor

Mallory Pryce Recruitment

Experienced Residential Property Solicitor needed to manage residential property transactions in a client-focused team. Role involves compliance, communication, and collaboration in a hybrid environment.

Posted 4/14/2026full-timeOxford • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Progress residential property transactions from initial instruction through to completion and post‑completion, ensuring timely progression and clear communication with clients and third parties.
Carry out client identity checks and manage 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 effective file reviews and team handovers.
Liaise professionally 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.
Prepare and check completion statements, manage disbursement requests and client account transactions, and assist with billing and fee recovery processes in accordance with firm policies.
Draft and review standard documentation including client engagement letters, contract packs, transfers and Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance with firm precedents.
Respond to client and third‑party enquiries by telephone and email, escalating complex matters appropriately 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 tools.
Provide support and supervision to junior colleagues where required, sharing knowledge of procedures and assisting with induction and training activities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualified solicitor with proven experience in residential conveyancing within a law firm or conveyancing practice, handling sales, purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity and leasehold matters.
Good working knowledge of HM Land Registry procedures, SDLT rules and leasehold documentation.
Demonstrable understanding of AML and client identification requirements and experience maintaining audit‑ready files and compliance records.
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

residential conveyancingclient identity checksanti-money laundering (AML) compliancecompletion statementsdisbursement requestsclient account transactionsdrafting documentationStamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) returnsfile managementaudit-ready case files

Soft Skills

strong organisational skillsattention to detailprofessional communicationinterpersonal skillsability to manage competing prioritiesproactivereliablesolutions-focusedteam supporttraining and induction assistance

Certifications

qualified solicitor