Conveyancing Solicitor​/Legal Executive

Location: Exeter, with occasional travel to branch offices |
Contract: Permanent |
Hours: Full-time. Monday – Friday, 09:00 – 17:00

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Solicitor/Legal Executive with a background in Conveyancing to join our expert team.

To provide expert guidance and management of residential property transactions, ensuring compliance with all relevant UK legislation and delivering outstanding client care throughout the conveyancing process.

Demonstratable experience of generating revenue fees of at least £17,500 + per month on a regular basis.

Client management
:
Advise clients on the legal process, provide updates, and answer questions about their transaction. Manage property transactions from instruction through to completion. Advise on shared ownership schemes and new build transactions.

Document drafting and review: Draft and review legal documents, including sales contracts, leases, and transfer documents.

Property research: Conduct searches with local authorities and research legal ownership of properties and titles.

Liaison and communication: Liaise with clients, estate agents, lenders, financial advisors, and solicitors to ensure transactions proceed within outlined timeframe and on target.

Transaction management
:
Manage the exchange of contracts and completion, ensuring all deadlines are met.

Financial and legal compliance
:
Ensure that property taxes, Stamp Duty etc., are paid and that all legal and financial requirements are met.

Record-keeping
:
Maintain accurate records of all transactions and payments and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Resolution
:
Proactively identify and resolve issues to avoid delays.

Legal expertise: Qualified Solicitor or Licenced Conveyancer with strong knowledge of property law and the residential conveyancing process, experience with shared ownership and new build matters.
Strong knowledge of UK property law, Land Registry procedures, and mortgage lending requirements.

Professional qualifications: Qualified Solicitor or Licenced Conveyancer are standard requirements for this role.

Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for client and third-party interactions.

Organisation and detail: High level of attention to detail and strong organisational skills to manage multiple cases.

Pressure and deadlines: Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.

Technical skills: Proficiency with legal and conveyancing software, and Microsoft Office.

Experience
:
Prior experience in conveyancing or a related property law role.

Caseload: Ability to manage a busy caseload efficiently and proactively with attention to detail and strong organisational skills.

Culture: A team player with a professional and approachable manner who is able to demonstrate cross functional support and collaborative work ethic.

Full UK driving licence

Local Experience
Previous experience in a multi-branch firm.
Experience with LEAP case management system.

A generous holiday allowance, including bank holidays and a Christmas shutdown.
Private healthcare, dental and optical cover after successful completion of your probationary period.
A pension scheme to support your future.
Ongoing training and professional development.
Clear opportunities for career progression.

We are a well-established law firm headquartered in Plymouth, Devon, with additional offices in Exeter, Tavistock, Torpoint, and Plymstock. The firm has been serving clients since 1973 and is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)

The firm emphasises a client-focused approach
, offering clear, practical advice and cutting through bureaucracy. They aim to provide tailored solutions for complex legal matters, ensuring transparency and efficiency throughout the process

Our services
We provide a comprehensive range of legal services for both individuals and businesses, including:

• Private Client Services
  :
  Wills, Probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection, Family Law, Divorce.
• Corporate & Commercial
  :
  Business mergers, commercial transactions.

Take a closer look at how we work, what we value, and what you can expect.