Residential Property Solicitor
Mallory Pryce Recruitment
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Oxford • United Kingdom
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About the role
- 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
- 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
- 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 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