Property Solicitor
3 months ago
Cardiff
Job Title: Solicitor / Fee Earne r Department: Residential - Buy-to-let Salary: £35K - £55K Hours: Full Time Location: Cardiff | hybrid | 2 days a week in the office Job Reference: CWS514 RESPONSIBILITIES * Manage a full caseload of residential and buy-to-let property transactions, including sales, purchases, re-mortgages, and transfers of equity, from initial instruction through to completion. * Provide expert legal advice to clients on all aspects of residential conveyancing and buy-to-let matters, ensuring clear guidance and commercially focused solutions. * Draft, review, and negotiate complex legal documentation, including purchase contracts, transfer deeds, lease agreements, mortgage documents, and ancillary property documentation. * Oversee and interpret property searches, including title investigations, local authority searches, and environmental reports, identifying risks and advising clients appropriately. * Liaise and negotiate with estate agents, mortgage lenders, brokers, surveyors, and opposing solicitors to drive transactions forward and resolve issues proactively. * Ensure full regulatory compliance, adhering to SRA standards, anti-money-laundering requirements, and all relevant legislation, while maintaining meticulous and well-organised case files. * Provide regular updates and high-quality client care, ensuring clients are fully informed at every stage of the transaction. * Manage all post-completion formalities, including submission of Stamp Duty Land Tax returns, registration at HM Land Registry, and dealing with any requisitions or lender requirements REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: * Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) or equivalent/qualified by experience in Residential Conveyancing. * Demonstrable experience managing buy-to-let transactions. * Proven ability to review, draft, and negotiate complex property documents, including leases, contracts, transfer deeds, and mortgage documentation. * Excellent client care skills, with the ability to manage expectations and communicate clearly and professionally. * Proficiency with case management systems and digital conveyancing tools is desirable. IN RETURN: * 28 days holiday + bank + Christmas closure * Free parking * Individual bonus scheme * All work equipment provided for office and home working * Hybrid working and flexibility provided. At least 2 days in the office a week. * Health Insurance including eye, dental and hearing. * Free Parking * Training and development opportunities * Employee assistance programme * Team incentives and bonus' * Loads more! For more details please contact: cait.woodrow-smith @ (url removed) or apply below