Residential Property Solicitor - Hybrid

We are seeking a motivated Residential Property Solicitor to join our client's busy team, on a hybrid basis in Beaconsfield. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of residential conveyancing matters, providing high-quality legal advice and delivering excellent client service from instruction through to post-completion.

Key responsibilities:

• Act for clients on residential sales, purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity and leasehold matters; manage a personal caseload to agreed timescales and service standards.

• Provide clear, timely legal advice to clients, liaise with estate agents, lenders, surveyors, local authorities and other third parties to progress transactions and resolve routine conveyancing issues.

• Draft, review and approve conveyancing documentation including contracts, transfer deeds, mortgage deeds, SDLT returns, completion statements and applications/forms for registration at the Land Registry; ensure accuracy and use of firm precedents.

• Identify, investigate and advise on title issues and other legal risks; escalate complex matters to senior colleagues and propose pragmatic solutions to achieve timely completions.

• Carry out client care and anti-money laundering (AML) checks at intake and throughout the matter; ensure files are opened, maintained and closed in accordance with firm policies and SRA requirements so matter records remain audit-ready and compliant.

• Oversee and support completion and post-completion procedures including preparing completion monies, issuing completion statements, lodging deeds and applications at the Land Registry, and registering or discharging charges.

• Maintain accurate records of time, disbursements and client billing information; assist with cost estimates and fee negotiation to support the commercial performance of the team.

• Use and maintain case management and document management systems by updating matter records, scanning and indexing documents and ensuring version control of precedents and templates.

• Contribute to team efficiency and continuous improvement by suggesting process improvements, adopting digital workflows and sharing best practice with colleagues.

Key skills and experience required:

• Qualified solicitor or legal executive within residential conveyancing; minimum 2 years post-qualification experience in a property practice.

• Strong technical knowledge of residential conveyancing including Land Registry practice, SDLT, leases, mortgage documentation and standard forms of contract; ability to handle both straightforward and moderately complex transactions.

• Proven ability to prepare and review high-quality legal documents with excellent attention to detail and a high standard of written English.

• Familiarity with client care and AML procedures and a thorough understanding of file-opening, maintenance and closing requirements to ensure regulatory compliance.

• Proficiency with case management and document management systems and confident use of Microsoft Office; ability to adopt and promote digital tools and workflows.