Job Title: Legal Counsel - Property
Salary: Up to £65K
Location: London
Working Pattern: Hybrid (1-2 days in p/week) with PT option available
Hours: 35 hour working week
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 12 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.