Senior Residential Property Solicitor - Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment : Job Details

My client is currently seeking a Senior Residential Property Solicitor for their office in Epsom. The role involves managing a varied caseload, including sales, purchases, re-mortgages, lease extensions, and enfranchisement.Key Responsibilities:

• Managing Property Transactions: Oversee the entire conveyancing process, including sales, purchases, re-mortgages, and transfers of equity, ensuring all transactions are completed efficiently and accurately.
• Title Checking: Review property titles and highlight any potential issues or restrictions to clients, ensuring full legal compliance and advising on solutions where necessary.
• Client Liaison: Act as the main point of contact for clients, providing regular updates, addressing queries, and offering expert legal advice throughout the transaction.
• Drafting and Reviewing Contracts: Prepare, review, and amend contracts for residential property transactions, ensuring that all legal requirements are met, and the client’s interests are protected.
• Handling Legal Documentation: Prepare key legal documents such as transfer deeds, lease extensions, and other property-related agreements, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Conducting Due Diligence: Carry out property searches, liaise with local authorities, mortgage lenders, and other relevant parties to gather necessary information and resolve any issues that arise.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Work closely with other members of the conveyancing team, as well as other departments, to ensure seamless service delivery and support where needed.
• Client Care and Relationship Management: Maintain a high standard of client care, building and nurturing strong relationships to encourage repeat business and referrals.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Candidate should have a minimum of 5 years’ post-qualification experience
• Ability to independently manage their caseload while also collaborating effectively within a team.
• Strong organisational, communication, and IT skills

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme
• Hybrid working
• Private medical insurance
• Generous holiday allowance