Property Lawyer- 9 Month Contract

London – £65,000

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

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Huw Flanagan-Roberts

Recruitment Consultant
0117 284 2120

huw@douglas-scott.co.uk

Huw Flanagan-Roberts is a Recruitment Consultant at Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment, having joined the team under a year ago. With a background in sales management and a design degree, Huw has a unique combination of skills that he uses to build strong relationships with clients and candidates in the legal sector. Inspired by his personal connection to law through his marriage to a corporate lawyer, he is comfortable navigating legal terminology and helping candidates and clients in their career journeys. Outside of work, Huw grew up in Wales and speaks Welsh almost fluently, a skill he enjoys using when visiting his homeland.


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Job Spec:

  • Area of Law: Residential Conveyancing
  • Type: In House
  • Salary: £65,000
  • Term: Permanent
  • Location: London
  • Reference: 1181501

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