Residential Property Solicitor
Mallory Pryce Recruitment
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Chichester • United Kingdom
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About the role
- Manage a personal caseload of residential property transactions from initial instruction through to completion and post‑completion tasks, ensuring timely progression and clear client communication.
- Provide clear, pragmatic legal advice to clients on conveyancing matters, identifying and managing legal risks and ensuring clients understand the process and implications of their transaction.
- Carry out and oversee client identity checks and anti‑money laundering (AML) procedures, maintaining robust, audit‑ready records and ensuring compliance with firm and regulatory requirements.
- Prepare, review and negotiate contracts, transfers, leasehold documentation, Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) returns and other standard conveyancing paperwork in line with firm precedents and best practice.
- Liaise professionally with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, surveyors, HM Land Registry, local authorities and other third parties to obtain necessary documentation, chase outstanding items and manage expectations.
- Prepare and check completion statements, manage client account transactions and disbursements, and support billing and fee recovery processes in accordance with firm policies.
- Maintain and update electronic case files, recording clear case notes, milestones and actions to support file reviews and ensure matter continuity.
- Resolve routine and complex client and third‑party enquiries by telephone and email, escalating matters where appropriate and keeping clients informed of progress throughout.
- Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline processes, update precedents and support the implementation of conveyancing technology and workflow enhancements.
- Provide supervision, training and support to junior colleagues and paralegals, sharing knowledge of procedures and promoting high standards of client care.
Requirements
- Solicitor qualified (or equivalent) with demonstrable experience handling residential conveyancing matters within a law firm or conveyancing practice.
- Strong knowledge of residential property processes including HM Land Registry procedures, SDLT requirements and leasehold issues.
- Familiarity with AML and client identification requirements and experience maintaining accurate, audit‑ready case files.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and maintain attention to detail across a varied caseload.
- Confident and professional communicator with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to liaise effectively with clients, colleagues and external contacts.
- Commercially aware, proactive and solutions‑focused with a commitment to continuous professional development and adoption of new systems and processes.
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 preparationleasehold documentationStamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT)anti-money laundering (AML)client identity checkscase file managementbilling and fee recoverylegal risk managementprocess improvement
Soft Skills
organisational skillscommunication skillsinterpersonal skillsattention to detailtime managementproblem-solvingteam leadershipclient careproactive attitudecommercial awareness
Certifications
Solicitor qualificationlegal practice course (LPC)conveyancing qualification