Residential Property Solicitor
13 days ago
Cardiff
Job Title: Solicitor / Fee Earner / Trainee Solicitor Department: Residential – Buy-to-let Salary: £28K - £55K DOE and level of qualification. Hours: Full Time Location: Cardiff | hybrid | 3 days from home. Job Reference: CWS514 After securing several new lenders, the firm is looking to recruit 2 to 3 Residential Property Solicitors, CLC qualified professionals, trainee solicitors, or fee earners seeking to qualify, to help meet increased demand. Simpson Judge placed three candidates with the firm over a year ago and they all still work there, each reporting excellent experiences, including a supportive culture, a collaborative team, high-quality work and clear progression opportunities. It is genuinely a great place to build your career. Fee earners also benefit from the support of paralegals and assistants to help manage their caseloads. RESPONSIBILITIES • Manage a varied caseload of residential and buy-to-let transactions from instruction to completion., • Provide clear, commercially focused advice on all aspects of residential conveyancing., • Draft, review and negotiate a range of legal documents, including contracts, transfers, leases and mortgage paperwork., • Conduct and interpret property searches, identifying risks and advising clients accordingly., • Work closely with agents, lenders, brokers, surveyors and other solicitors to keep transactions moving., • Maintain full compliance with SRA and AML requirements and keep well-organised files., • Deliver excellent client care with regular updates throughout each transaction., • Handle post-completion work, including SDLT submissions, Land Registry applications and any requisitions. REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: • Ideally you will be a qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) or CLC or equivalent/qualified by experience in Residential Conveyancing. We are also open to candidates who are looking to complete their Training contract, or are close to qualifying through the SQE route., • 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 @ Simpsonjudge.co.uk or apply below.