Lender Finance & Bridging Solicitor
thame, england, United Kingdom
Our multi-award winning Lender Finance Team is a busy, fast paced practice, who have very recently celebrated winning 2023 Conveyancing/ Legal Business of the Year award at the Mortgage Introducer Awards!
Due to our continued success we require Licensed Conveyancers and / or Solicitors specialising in residential conveyancing or commercial property transactions, you will be advising mainly lender clients on all aspects of the buying and selling process, and also including bridging loans, buy-to-let, commercial and development, legal issues, finances and contracts.
What will you be doing?
Handling files both freehold and leasehold from initial instruction through to completion having ensured that all enquiries have been dealt with, title issues have been accurately resolved, all searches carried out and checked and mortgage conditions satisfied;
Title checking;
Acting as sounding board for more junior solicitors and conveyancing assistants and handling more complex transactions;
Preparation of contracts and supporting documents;
Checking official copy documents;
Liaising with clients, clients’ agents, borrowers, asset managers, buyers’ solicitors, internal departments and any other as necessary;
Dealing with post completion issues and ensuring post-completion is concluded accurately;
Using case management systems on a day-to-day basis; and
Handle client billing and ensure all billing is accurate and timely.
Skills & Experience
Experience with buy to let, leasehold properties and corporate clients is necessary
Experience in commercial conveyancing is a plus
Able to work under pressure maintaining attention to detail and meet tight deadlines
Proactive with commercial and financial awareness
Excellent communication and organisational skills at all levels and a true team ethos
Qualifications:
2 years’ + PQE and experience in residential conveyancing or commercial conveyancing is necessary
This is a permanent position working Monday to Friday, 9am to 5.30pm and based in Thame, Oxfordshire. We operate an optional hybrid working model of 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.
What you get in return
26 days holiday + Bank holidays
Simply Health Cash Plan including dental and optical cover on joining
Enhanced pension Scheme on joining
BUPA Private Medical Insurance on joining
Discount and savings on shopping, restaurants, etc.
Charity & Social Activities
Dress-down Fridays
Learning & Development opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme
An active Wellbeing Committee