Residential Property Solicitor

Mallory Pryce Recruitment

Residential Property Solicitor managing a varied caseload of residential property matters for a multi practice area firm. Providing clear legal advice and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Posted 7/25/2026full-timeRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing residential property transactions, including freehold and leasehold sales, remortgages, and complex title issues, while ensuring compliance with regulatory obligations. Provides clear legal advice and effective supervision to junior staff, contributing to continuous improvement in legal processes.

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Qualified SolicitorResidential Property LawDrafting and NegotiationLand Registry ProcessesRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Residential Property TransactionsLeasehold LegislationTitle RectificationContract DraftingCompletion StatementsClient CorrespondenceSearches and Title ReportsIndemnity IssuesFile AuditsAnti-Money Laundering Checks

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeCase Management SystemsDocument Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Qualified SolicitorChartered Legal Executive

Industry Keywords

ConveyancingMixed-Use TransactionsClient IdentificationData ProtectionConflict Checks

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as lead fee earner on a broad range of residential property transactions including freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity, new build transactions, shared ownership and mixed‑use matters; manage matters from initial instruction to post‑completion registration and file closure in accordance with firm procedures.
Provide clear, pragmatic and commercially aware legal advice to clients, lenders, estate agents and other third parties; draft, review and negotiate contracts, transfer deeds, leases, mortgages and related documentation using firm precedents and bespoke drafting where required.
Conduct, interpret and advise on searches, pre‑contract enquiries, title reports, leases and leasehold management packs; identify and resolve title, leasehold, restrictive covenant and indemnity issues and escalate or instruct counsel where appropriate.
Maintain compliance with regulatory obligations including anti‑money laundering checks, client identification, conflict checks, file audits and data protection; complete and document required file reviews and ensure files meet the firm’s compliance standards.
Provide technical guidance and supervision to junior fee earners and support staff; review and approve work, assist with training and contribute to continuous improvement of precedents, templates and team processes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualified solicitor or chartered legal executive with proven post-qualification experience in residential property/conveyancing; typically 4 + years’ PQE depending on the seniority of the appointment.
Proven ability to manage a varied caseload independently and to handle complex or high‑value transactions, including leasehold and mixed‑use issues.
Excellent drafting, negotiation and attention to detail when preparing contracts, completion statements and client correspondence.
Strong working knowledge of Land Registry processes, SDLT, leasehold legislation and common title issues; confident in dealing with indemnities and title rectification where necessary.
Confident user of Microsoft Office and experience of case management and document management systems; able to learn new systems and contribute to improved workflows.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a professional manner when liaising with clients, lenders, estate agents, managing agents and third parties; able to handle sensitive matters with tact and discretion.
Organised, commercially aware and able to prioritise competing demands to meet deadlines; strong problem‑solving skills and a collaborative team player who can also work independently.
Understanding of and commitment to regulatory and compliance obligations including confidentiality, anti‑money laundering and data protection requirements.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote working (UK-based)