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Solicitor / Licensed Conveyancer - Residential Conveyancing - Cardiff


Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Contract (08.30am - 5.00pm, Monday - Friday)

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience

Location: We’re currently hiring for this position in our Cardiff office.

Job Description

We are looking for a self motivated and enthusiastic Solicitor / Licensed Conveyancer to join our fast-paced Residential Conveyancing team on a full time, permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of Wales’ fastest growing modern law firms, that combines a fresh and forward-thinking approach with a client-focused, local feel to deliver a range of award-winning, quality services.

You will be responsible for:

  • Managing a caseload of property transactions, including sales, purchases, remortgages, and transfers of equity.
  • Managing capacity levels and working towards achieving monthly targets.
  • Understanding and adhering to SRA compliance/ CLC Code of Conduct requirements and any other governing/regulatory body’s rules and regulations e.g. SRA and land registry.
  • Delivering exceptional customer service.
  • Working with a Case Management System.
  • Conducting comprehensive due diligence on properties, including title checks, searches, and legal documentation review.
  • Drafting contracts, deeds, and other legal documents related to property transactions.
  • Managing a small team of legal assistants.
  • Liaising with clients, solicitors, mortgage lenders, and other parties involved in the conveyancing process to provide updates and address any issues or concerns.
  • Providing expert advice and guidance to clients on conveyancing matters, including property law, contracts, and legal rights and obligations.
  • Keeping abreast of changes in property law and regulations and ensure that all conveyancing processes adhere to current best practices and standards.
  • Maintaining accurate records and documentation related to property transactions and client interactions.

What we’re looking for:

  • Qualified in the area of practice, either as a Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer
  • Excellent communication skills and be able to set an example to other members of the team
  • Able to make independent decisions relating to your area of responsibility
  • Thorough knowledge and understanding of the CLC Code of Conduct and any other governing/regulatory body’s rules and regulations, e.g. SRA and Land Registry.
  • Experience with sales and purchase transactions - freehold, leasehold and unregistered.
  • Experience of dealing with New Build Transactions.
  • Experience of dealing with Shared Ownership Transactions.
  • Experience of dealing with Remortgages.
  • High attention to detail and being able to prioritise.
  • Able to motivate drive and inspire others to conduct their best work

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please email recruitment@howellslegal.com

Successful candidates will be subject to a basic or enhanced DBS disclosure dependent on the role. Permanent employment is conditional on having a satisfactory DBS check. You will therefore be asked to disclose any unspent convictions during the recruitment process.

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