Senior Lawyer

Senior Solicitor / Senior Licensed Conveyancer

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• Location: North London
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• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
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• Hybrid Working: 2-3 days working from home
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We are seeking a Senior Solicitor or Senior Licensed Conveyancer to join our client's non-contentious property transactions team. This role involves assisting and supporting the business in handling a broad spectrum of non-contentious matters, primarily focusing on residential property transactions, commercial projects, and ad-hoc legal queries. The role requires excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions.

Day-to-day of the role:

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• Manage a caseload of transactions from instruction through to completion, liaising with internal clients, stakeholders, leaseholders, solicitors, local authorities, and other third parties.
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• Draft and negotiate lease extensions, new leases, transfers, contracts for sale and purchase, portfolio contracts, easements, and various other deeds, licences, and agreements.
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• Handle complex land registry applications and unregistered titles.
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• Work on and structure business projects as required.
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• Deal with commercial contract matters and assist with drafting commercial agreements.
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• Deliver timely and concise commercial advice to the business of a consistently high standard.
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• Perform legal due diligence on matters such as interpretation of leases, deeds, and other property title documents.
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• Conduct legal research and assist with the creation and maintenance of legal precedents.
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• Provide support to the Head of Legal Transactions and the Litigation Team as necessary.
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• Work with the Director of Legal, senior management team, internal and external stakeholders on matters affecting the wider business, ESG, and various non-standard commercial initiatives.
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• Supervise junior members of the team and support the team with queries on their workload.
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• Stay updated with professional ethics, legislative changes, and other regulatory rules.
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Required Skills & Qualifications:

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• Up to 15 years PQE in residential conveyancing and non-contentious property work.
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• Significant experience in conveyancing and non-contentious property work.
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• Experience in enfranchisement and wayleaves is preferred.
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• Experience in commercial/business contracts is preferred.
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• Knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022, construction, and remediation projects is desirable.
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• High degree of integrity and reliability.
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• Good understanding of conveyancing procedures and relevant property law.
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• Ability to draft various legal documents and understand their implications.
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• Ability to work meticulously and accurately within a professional code of conduct.
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• Good organisational skills, ability to meet deadlines, advise, and negotiate effectively.
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• Ability to prioritise workload and multitask in a high-volume environment.
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• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Packages such as Word and Excel.
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• Ability to work productively in both large and small teams, often in a cross-disciplinary environment.
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Benefits:

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• Competitive salary and benefits package.
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• Hybrid working flexibility.
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• Opportunities for professional development and training.
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• Supportive team environment.
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To apply for the Senior Solicitor / Senior Licensed Conveyancer position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.