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 9 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:
1. Proven experience in residential conveyancing, with a solid understanding of the processes and requirements involved.
2. Managing a client caseload independently with confidence and maintain a positive client experience including timeframe expectations.
3. A meticulous approach to work, ensuring all documentation and processes are completed accurately. Post completion requirements may be required including SDLT and Land registry.
4. 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:
1. 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.
2. Must have experience with residential leases, licenses, and tenancies.
3. Experience of all aspects of residential property transactions such as sales, purchases, and secured lending, for both freehold and leasehold properties.
4. Have worked with clients independently in other roles.
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