Conveyancer​/Property Solicitor - Locum

A leading property management business is seeking an experienced Senior Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer to join its in-house legal team to cover maternity leave in Southend-On-Sea, Essex. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to manage a varied caseload of leasehold property matters while supporting the wider legal team and providing commercially focused legal advice.

You will be responsible for managing a broad caseload of transactional leasehold matters, including:

• Lease Extensions
• Collective Enfranchisements
• Deeds of Variation
• Licences
• Residential property transactions
• Advising internal stakeholders on leasehold and property matters
• Liaising with external solicitors, surveyors and other professional advisers
• Supporting junior members of the legal team where required
• Maintaining accurate case records and progressing matters efficiently
• Assisting with wider property-related legal work as required

• Qualified Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer
• Strong experience handling transactional leasehold matters
• Experience with Lease Extensions, Collective Enfranchisements and Deeds of Variation
• Solid background in residential property law
• Ability to manage a busy caseload independently
• Commercial and pragmatic approach to legal advice
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Previous supervisory experience would be advantageous but is not essential