Mallory Pryce Recruitment

Residential Property Solicitor

Mallory Pryce Recruitment

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Milton Keynes • United Kingdom

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About the role

  • Act as the primary fee earner on a portfolio of residential property transactions, progressing matters from initial instruction through to completion and post-completion, ensuring timely progression and high standards of client care.
  • Provide clear, practical legal advice to clients on sales, purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity, leasehold issues and related matters, ensuring advice is documented and compliant with firm precedents and regulatory requirements.
  • Carry out client identity checks and oversee anti‑money laundering (AML) compliance for matters under your responsibility, maintaining robust audit trails and accurate, audit‑ready case files in line with firm procedures.
  • Prepare, review and check complex documentation including contract packs, transfers, leases, leasehold enquiries, Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) returns and completion statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal requirements and firm templates.
  • Liaise professionally with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, surveyors, HM Land Registry, local authorities and other third parties to obtain documentation, manage expectations and resolve issues promptly.
  • Manage client funds and client account transactions, approve disbursement requests where authorised and ensure accurate billing and fee recovery in accordance with firm policies and SRA rules.
  • Maintain and update electronic case files, recording clear case notes, milestones and actions to support file reviews, audits and smooth handovers where required.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline processes, update precedents and assist with the adoption of conveyancing technology and workflow tools to support continuous improvement across the team.
  • Provide guidance, supervision and mentorship to junior colleagues and support induction and training activities to promote best practice within the team.

Requirements

  • Qualified solicitor with experience handling residential conveyancing matters in a law firm or conveyancing practice.
  • Practising certificate and up-to-date compliance with SRA requirements essential.
  • Proven experience managing a varied caseload of sales, purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity and leasehold matters, with the ability to handle complex or non-standard transactions.
  • Strong knowledge of HM Land Registry processes, SDLT requirements, leasehold documentation and relevant residential property law and practice.
  • Demonstrable understanding of AML and client identification requirements and experience maintaining accurate, audit-ready files and compliance records.
  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing tasks, meet deadlines and maintain attention to detail across multiple matters.
  • Confident and professional communicator with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, colleagues and external stakeholders.
  • Proactive, commercially aware and solutions-focused with a willingness to embrace new systems, contribute to team improvements and support business development activities.
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 professional development to support career progression within the property team.
  • Supportive, client-focused environment that values continuous improvement, collaboration and high standards of service.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
residential conveyancingclient identity checksanti-money laundering (AML) compliancedocumentation preparationcontract packsStamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT)case file managementbilling and fee recoveryconveyancing technologyworkflow tools
Soft Skills
organisational skillscommunication skillsinterpersonal skillsproblem-solvingattention to detailmentorshipteam collaborationclient relationship managementtime managementproactive attitude
Certifications
qualified solicitorpractising certificateSRA compliance