Senior Property Lawyer

My client is searching for a Senior Property Lawyer to join their offices in Cardiff, South Glamorgan on a hybrid basis 

Key Tasks & Activity

Managing on a day to day basis a caseload within the Transactional Team which includes all aspects of the conveyancing transaction from instruction to completion, registration and closure of the file.

Daily tasks include:

• Ensuring due diligence in all areas of processing a residential property transaction

• Use the OMS to progress cases efficiently and to the timescales set

• Accountable for all other dealings with other lawyers and other legal aspects on all property transactions

• Assess risk on every transaction by using skills to make pragmatic decisions and to ensure appropriate legal advice is given

• Draft legal documents, to include:

• Standard Precedent Letters

• Contract packs

• Exchange letters

• Freehold AP1s

• Freeform letters

• Post Completion works to include:

• Preparing and sending applications to the Land Registry

• Stamp Duty Land Tax submissions

• File closures

• Checking account ledgers

• Make telephone calls when requested

• File ‘housekeeping’

• Apply for Searches

• Complete SDLT forms

• Logical management of key tasks

• Zetafax

• Problem Solving & Risk Assessment

• Communication

• Performance Reviews

• Reinforce Company Values and Culture

• Management Requests

Skills Required

• Relevant experience would be an advantage

• Knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel and Outlook is essential

• Excellent communication skills, well-spoken and personable; able to get on with diverse personalities

• Flexible attitude to working practices and demands

• Strong organisation, planning, problem-solving and multi-tasking skills

• Confident, resourceful and practical

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

Please Note:  Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.