Property Lawyer
Job Description: Property Lawyer
About the Role
We are looking for a Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer to join our Residential Property Department in a senior fee-earning role.
We are proud of our supportive, hard-working team, where colleagues work together, help one another and take pride in delivering a high-quality service to our clients to achieve team cost targets. We want our people to enjoy their work, develop their strengths and maintain a healthy work-life balance You can have real input into the team and the firm.
You will manage your own varied caseload, with the opportunity to shape your matter listings around your strengths, experience and professional interests. We value people who take responsibility for their work, contribute positively to the team and enjoy working collaboratively towards shared goals.
Based in our central Truro office, the role is ideally full-time and office-based, although part-time and flexible working arrangements may be considered.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, remortgages and equity release.
- Handling transfers of equity, gifts, auction conveyancing and first registrations.
- Drafting loan agreements, legal charges and residential leases.
- Dealing with lease extensions, variations, associated deeds and transfers of part, including building plots.
- Managing your caseload efficiently, maintaining high standards of client care and ensuring compliance with AML, source of funds and other regulatory requirements.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues across the firm, including Matrimonial and Estates/Probate, and contributing to the continued success of the department.
The department also undertakes some commercial property work, offering opportunities to broaden your experience if this is of interest.
About You
You will be a qualified property lawyer with experience managing your own residential conveyancing caseload and a strong technical grounding. You will also have excellent client care and communication skills, be well organised and take a calm, practical approach to challenges.
Just as importantly, you will be a supportive colleague who enjoys being part of a hard-working team, shares knowledge and contributes positively to a collaborative working environment.
Benefits
We offer a supportive working environment and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Competitive salary and bonus scheme.
- 20 days’ annual leave, increasing by one day per year up to a maximum of 25 days.
- Generous Christmas and New Year office closure.
- Free city-centre parking, subject to availability.
- Company pension scheme.
- Free or subsidised legal services.
- In-house training and development opportunities.
- Practising certificate costs covered.
- Flexible and home-working arrangements by agreement.
Departmental fee targets apply.
Salary
Competitive, depending on experience, plus bonus and benefits.
How to Apply
If you are a property lawyer who enjoys delivering excellent client service, contributing to a supportive team and having a say in the work you do, we would love to hear from you.
Please send your CV and covering letter to hr@penderlaw.co.uk