My client is searching for a Senior Property Lawyer to join their offices in Cardiff, South Glamorgan on a hybrid basis
Key Tasks & Activity
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
- Make telephone calls when requested
- File 'housekeeping'
- Apply for Searches
- Complete SDLT forms
- Logical management of key tasks
- Zetafax
- Problem Solving & Risk Assessment
- Communication
- Performance Reviews
- Reinforce Company Values and Culture
- Management Requests
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
- Flexible attitude to working practices and demands
- Strong organisation, planning, problem-solving and multi-tasking skills
- Confident, resourceful and practical
Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.
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