Residential Property Fee Earner

Job Title: Residential Property Fee Earner (Minimum 2 Years Experience)
Term: Permanent
Working Hours: Full-time
Location: Cheshire
Salary Range: Competitive with Bonus Scheme Available

Company Overview:

The firm are an established firm based in Cheshire and they are known for serving a diverse and longstanding client base.

The firm offers a professional, flexible, and friendly working environment with a strong team ethic, an excellent benefits package, and opportunities for career progression.

Role Overview:

My client is seeking an experienced Residential Conveyancer with a minimum of 2 years of proven experience in residential property to join their Residential Property team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality legal services to the firm’s clients, primarily in relation to sales and purchases of freehold and leasehold properties, re-mortgages, transfers, and new build transactions.
• Liaise with clients, agents, and introducers regarding the progress of transactions.
• Ensure that services are delivered efficiently.
• Manage a personal caseload with the support of an assistant and naturally offer support to fellow team members.
• Participate in business development opportunities and events.

Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will be a qualified Solicitor (minimum 2 years PQE), Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx), or Licensed Conveyancer. However, all candidates with at least 2 years of relevant experience in Residential Property will be considered.
• Expertise in key areas of law and procedure related to sales and purchases of freehold and leasehold properties, re-mortgages, transfers, and new build transactions.
• Ability to manage a caseload with minimal supervision.
• Strong initiative and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Good IT skills.
• Commercial and financial awareness, including the ability to take responsibility for the financial control of client matters.
• Ability to develop positive relationships with clients and manage client expectations effectively.
• Strong prioritisation skills with the ability to meet deadlines and manage time efficiently.
• Marketing, networking, and business development skills suitable for the role.

Salary will be competitive dependent on experience, working with a great team with great benefits such as 25 hols plus bank hols, wellbeing support, reward and recognition schemes etc. 
 
If you would like to learn more about this fantastic opportunity, please get in contact on 0151 2301 208 or email r.davies@clayton-legal.co.uk for more information and your up to date CV.