Lender Finance & Bridging Solicitor / Licensed Conveyancer
- Annual Salary: Competitive
- Location: Thame, Oxfordshire
- Job Type: Full-time
Reed Legal are supporting a regional law firm who has been supporting the Buckinghamshire community for over a century with their recruitment of a Licensed Conveyancer and / or Solicitor, specialising in residential conveyancing or commercial property transactions. The Conveyancer / Solicitor will be advising mainly lender clients on all aspects of the buying and selling process, and also including bridging loans, buy-to-let, commercial and development, legal issues, finances and contracts. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for career progression, including building and managing a successful conveyancing team.
?Key Responsibilities
- Handle files both freehold and leasehold from initial instruction through to completion.
- Provide guidance and support to junior solicitors and conveyancing assistants while managing more complex transactions
- Prepare contracts and supporting documents.
- Check official copy documents and ensure post-completion processes are concluded accurately.
- Coordinate with clients, their agents, borrowers, asset managers, buyers' solicitors, internal departments, and other relevant parties as needed.
- Use case management systems effectively on a daily basis.
- Manage client billing and ensure all invoices are accurate and processed promptly.?
Experience and skills required
- Experience with buy to let, leasehold properties and corporate clients is necessary
- Experience in commercial conveyancing is a plus
- Able to work under pressure maintaining attention to detail and meet tight deadlines
- Proactive with commercial and financial awareness
- Excellent communication and organisational skills at all levels and a true team ethos
- 2 years' + PQE and experience in residential conveyancing or commercial conveyancing is necessary
?Required Skills & Qualifications:
- 2+ years' PQE in residential conveyancing or commercial conveyancing.
- Experience with buy-to-let, leasehold properties, and corporate clients is essential.
- Experience in commercial conveyancing is highly advantageous.
- Ability to work under pressure, maintain attention to detail, and meet tight deadlines.
- Proactive with strong commercial and financial awareness.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills, with a true team ethos.
Benefits:
- Enhanced annual leave in addition to bank holidays.
- Enhanced pension scheme.
- BUPA Private Medical Insurance and Healthcare cash plan.
- Access to a 24/7 GP service and Employee Assessment Programme.
- Company sick pay and free flu vaccinations.
- Discounted gym memberships and fruit in all offices.
- Paid wellbeing events.
- Enhanced Maternity, Adoption, and Paternity leave.
- Generous discounts on legal services.
- Significant learning and development opportunities.
- Active participation in various committees and firm-organised events.
To apply for this Lender Finance & Bridging Solicitor / Conveyancer position, please submit your CV online, detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in joining our team.