Senior Conveyancing Solicitor

Residential Conveyancer

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• Location: Cardiff / Swansea / Newport / Hybrid / Remote
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• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
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• Salary: Competitive
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Join one of Wales’ fastest-growing modern law firms as a Residential Conveyancer. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for a self-motivated and enthusiastic Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer to be part of a dynamic team that combines a fresh and forward-thinking approach with a client-focused, local feel to deliver award-winning, quality services.

Day-to-day of the role:

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• Manage a caseload of local property transactions, including sales, purchases, remortgages, and transfers of equity.
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• Work towards achieving monthly targets while managing capacity levels.
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• Ensure adherence to SRA compliance/CLC Code of Conduct requirements and any other governing/regulatory body’s rules and regulations, such as SRA and Land Registry.
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• Deliver exceptional customer service.
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• Utilise a Case Management System for efficient handling of cases.
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• Conduct comprehensive due diligence on properties, including title checks, searches, and legal documentation review.
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• Draft contracts, deeds, and other legal documents related to property transactions.
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• Manage a small team of legal assistants.
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• Liaise with clients, solicitors, mortgage lenders, and other parties involved in the conveyancing process to provide updates and address any issues or concerns.
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• Provide expert advice and guidance to clients on conveyancing matters, including property law, contracts, and legal rights and obligations.
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• Stay updated with changes in property law and regulations to ensure all conveyancing processes adhere to current best practices and standards.
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• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to property transactions and client interactions.
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Required Skills & Qualifications:

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• Qualified in the area of practice, either as a Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer.
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• Excellent communication skills and the ability to set an example for other team members.
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• Ability to make independent decisions related to your area of responsibility.
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• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the CLC Code of Conduct and any other governing/regulatory body’s rules and regulations, e.g., SRA and Land Registry.
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• Experience with sales and purchase transactions – freehold, leasehold, and unregistered.
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• Experience dealing with New Build Transactions, Shared Ownership Transactions, and Remortgages.
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• High attention to detail and the ability to prioritise effectively.
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• Ability to motivate, drive, and inspire others to conduct their best work.
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Benefits:

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• Competitive annual leave entitlement of at least 23 days each holiday year, plus bank holidays, additional personal day, birthday off, and a discretionary paid day during the Christmas break.
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• Option to buy up to 3 extra days of leave annually.
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• Access to discounted gym memberships.
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• Opportunities for learning and advancement.
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• Milestone recognition and awards.
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• Participation in various networking, corporate, and charity events throughout the year.
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To apply for this Residential Conveyancer position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.