Residential Conveyancing Solicitor (NQ – 5 PQE)
Location: Croydon, Surrey
Department: Residential Conveyancing
Position: Full-Time, Permanent
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated and ambitious Residential Conveyancing Solicitor (NQ – 5 PQE) to join our busy and growing Property team in Croydon.
This is an excellent opportunity for a recently qualified or junior solicitor looking to develop their career within a supportive and collaborative environment. The successful candidate must have experience managing their own residential conveyancing caseload and be confident handling matters independently while delivering exceptional client service.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage your own caseload of residential conveyancing matters from instruction through to post-completion.
- Handle a broad range of transactions, including:
- Freehold and leasehold sales and purchases
- Remortgages
- Transfers of equity
- New build transactions
- Shared ownership properties
- Right to Buy matters
- Review title documentation, searches and enquiries.
- Draft and approve contracts, transfer deeds and completion documentation.
- Liaise with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, brokers and other solicitors to progress transactions efficiently.
- Exchange contracts and oversee successful completions.
- Ensure all files are managed in accordance with SRA regulations and firm procedures.
- Conduct client due diligence and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks.
- Maintain excellent client relationships through proactive communication and outstanding client care.
- Contribute to the continued success and growth of the Residential Property department.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with between NQ and 5 years’ PQE.
- Proven experience managing your own residential conveyancing caseload is essential.
- Strong knowledge of the residential conveyancing process from instruction to completion.
- Experience handling freehold and leasehold transactions independently.
- Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a busy workload.
- Excellent communication and client care skills.
- Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Desirable
- Experience using a legal case management system.
- Experience dealing with new build and shared ownership transactions.
- Business development or networking experience.
Personal Attributes
The successful candidate will be:
- Client-focused with a professional and approachable manner.
- Organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities.
- Commercially aware with a practical approach to problem-solving.
- A strong communicator who enjoys building lasting client relationships.
- A collaborative team player with a positive attitude.
- Committed to delivering high-quality legal services.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary dependent on experience.
- Performance-related bonus opportunities.
- Company pension scheme.
- Genuine career progression opportunities.
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Modern offices in Croydon with excellent transport links.
- The opportunity to join a well-established and growing Residential Property team.
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
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