Residential Conveyancing Solicitor Part Time-FTC

• 9 Month FTC
• 3 or 4 Day Option
• In-House Opportunity

Job Title: Legal Counsel - Residential Conveyancing (Part Time)

Salary: Up to £52k (4 Days)

Location: Central London

Working Pattern: Hybrid (1-2 days in p/week)

Hours: 21-28 hour working week (3 or 4 days)

Sector: Financial Services

Douglas Scott are working with a leading financial services business to recruit a solicitor, legal executive or licensed conveyancer into their team on a fixed term 9 month contract.

Are you a dedicated and experienced professional looking for a rewarding role that offers both challenge and variety? This position provides an excellent chance to showcase your expertise while gaining invaluable experience in a supportive and professional environment. You'll need to be able to hit the ground running as the role will have a caseload to take over and manage.

As the successful candidate, you will be responsible for the following, but not limited to:

• Proven experience in residential conveyancing, with a solid understanding of the processes and requirements involved.
• Managing a client caseload independently with confidence and maintain a positive client experience including timeframe expectations.
• A meticulous approach to work, ensuring all documentation and processes are completed accurately. Post completion requirements may be required including SDLT and Land registry.
• Highly motivated and able to work independently, taking initiative to resolve issues and complete tasks without supervision. You'll be working directly with clients in a professional manner.

The ideal candidate will be/have:

• Minimum of 3 years PQE if a property solicitor or legal executive and 5 years PQE if a licensed conveyancer with experience of dealing with HNW and UHNW individuals and high value transactions.
• Must have an experience with residential leases, licenses, and tenancies.
• Experience of all aspects of residential property transactions such as sales, purchases, and secured lending, for both freehold and leasehold properties.
• Have worked with clients independently in other roles.