Senior Property Lawyer
Location: Hastings
Hours: Full time, hybrid available
Salary: £DOE
Key Tasks & Activity Standards of Performance
Managing on a day to day basis a caseload within the Transactional Team which includes all aspects of the conveyancing transaction from instruction to completion, registration and closure of the file.
Daily tasks include:
Ensuring due diligence in all areas of processing a residential property transaction
Use the OMS to progress cases efficiently and to the timescales set
Accountable for all other dealings with other lawyers and other legal aspects on all property transactions
Assess risk on every transaction by using skills to make pragmatic decisions and to ensure appropriate legal advice is given
Draft legal documents, to include:
Standard Precedent Letters
Contract packs
Exchange letters
Freehold AP1s
Freeform letters Post Completion works to include:
Preparing and sending applications to the Land Registry
Stamp Duty Land Tax submissions
File closures
Checking account ledgers
When requested
Chase files
Ensure compliance
See if files can be archived
Conveyancing Searches through online system
Land Registry Searches
Pre-completion searches
Complete SDLT forms online and correctly saving to the matter on OMS
Actively prioritise time-sensitive tasks
Check incoming faxes and save to correct OMS matter
Skills Required
Relevant experience would be an advantage
Knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel and Outlook is essential
Excellent communication skills, well-spoken and personable; able to get on with diverse personalities
Friendly and approachable
Reliable and consistent
Helpful and positive attitude
Flexible attitude to working practices and demands
Responsible, professional and trustworthy
Good time management and organisational skills
Good literacy and computer skills, especially Word and Excel.
Strong organisation, planning, problem-solving and multi-tasking skills
Confident, resourceful and practical
Self-motivated with the ability to work alone or within a team
Personal commitment to equality and diversity
Training Mandatory training such as AML, Customer Service and Data Protection will be provided by the company. External training is supported by the company by prior agreement and where appropriate. Training will also be provided by the team manager where appropriate.