My client is searching for a Senior Property Lawyer to join their offices in Manchester, Greater Manchester 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:
1. Ensuring due diligence in all areas of processing a residential property transaction.
2. Use the OMS to progress cases efficiently and to the timescales set.
3. Accountable for all dealings with other lawyers and other legal aspects on all property transactions.
4. Assess risk on every transaction by using skills to make pragmatic decisions and to ensure appropriate legal advice is given.
5. Draft legal documents, to include:
1. Standard Precedent Letters
2. Contract packs
3. Exchange letters
4. Freehold AP1s
5. Freeform letters
6. Post Completion works to include:
1. Preparing and sending applications to the Land Registry
2. Stamp Duty Land Tax submissions
3. File closures
4. Checking account ledgers
5. Make telephone calls when requested
6. File ‘housekeeping’
7. Apply for Searches
8. Complete SDLT forms
9. Logical management of key tasks
10. Zetafax
11. Problem Solving & Risk Assessment
12. Communication
13. Performance Reviews
14. Reinforce Company Values and Culture
15. Management Requests
Skills Required
1. Relevant experience would be an advantage.
2. Knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and Outlook is essential.
3. Excellent communication skills, well-spoken and personable; able to get on with diverse personalities.
4. Flexible attitude to working practices and demands.
5. Strong organisation, planning, problem-solving, and multi-tasking skills.
6. Confident, resourceful, and practical.
Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.
Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
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