Conveyancing Solicitor

Our client is looking for an experienced Conveyancing Solicitor/Fee Earner to join their busy Residential Conveyancing team at their Leeds City Centre office. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established firm known for high standards, client satisfaction, and a strong, supportive team. While they take pride in their established reputation, they are also a forward-thinking organisation keen on embracing new innovations, technologies, and valuing fresh ideas. They offer a collaborative approach ensuring a supportive environment, providing exposure to a wide variety of conveyancing cases, and offering excellent opportunities for both personal and professional development.

THE BENEFITS:
Salary: c£35,000+
Generous bonus and Holiday allowance
Health Care Plan
Employee Assistance
Hybrid working

THE ROLE:
They are specifically seeking experienced conveyancers capable of managing a caseload from start to finish. You will handle a diverse range of transactions including freehold, leasehold and shared ownership, ensuring high standards of service at every stage.

Full case management: Independently manage residential property transactions from instruction to completion, ensuring adherence to compliance and quality standards.
Title checks: Conduct comprehensive title reviews, raise and resolve any issues.
Mortgage and scheme expertise: Advise clients on mortgage offers and HTB (Help to Buy) schemes.
Leasehold and shared ownership: Confidently manage complex transactions such as leasehold, shared ownership, resolving any challenges in a timely manner.
Transaction coordination: Liaise with clients, lenders, estate agents, and other solicitors to ensure smooth progress of each transaction.
Completion preparation: Prepare transfer documents, obtain redemption figures, and ready files for completion once contracts are exchanged.
System and client updates: Keep the company's case management system and portal updated, ensuring accurate and timely progress reporting.

THE CANDIDATE:

- At around five years of strong conveyancing experience, with a thorough understanding of residential property transactions.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to professionally manage a busy caseload with attention to detail.
- A passion for providing quality client care and successfully delivering results on time.
- A proactive, solution-oriented approach to handling complex transactions independently.

THE CONSULTANCY:
Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.