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JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Property Lawyer (Solicitor/CILEX/Licensed Conveyancer)
Member of: Property Department
based in Gatwick, with flexibility to work in offices as required.
Job Purpose: To manage a range of residential and commercial property matters from initial
instruction through to matter conclusion
Key Tasks
To give estimates of costs to new clients
To take initial instructions for Sale and Purchase of residential and commercial property matters
To open files and progress matters in line with departmental procedures
To undertake administrative work on files including letter and form production and photocopying as
required
To liaise with clients, estate agents, commercial agents, mortgage lenders and solicitors by
telephone, post, e-mail or in person, as necessary, at every stage of the transaction
To manage a range of property matters from initial instruction through to matter conclusion
To undertake any additional delegated tasks including dealing with pre exchange of contract work,
title reports, searches, raising enquiries etc.
To manage post-exchange work and registrations, including completion statements
To manage post-completion work including stamping of documents, Registration and Scheduling
of Deeds
To maintain your own diary and handle matters arising, in liaison with other Legal Advisers
To cover the property work of other Legal Advisers in their absence
To ensure the confidentiality of all the firm’s and clients’ documentation
To undertake any specific training when required to do so and overall to have a responsibility
towards self-development
To achieve agreed levels of time-recording (as appropriate)
In conjunction with the Marketing team, to contribute to business development activity and
networking events
To provide support to other Legal Advisers and Assistants in the Property department and
Commercial Department as may be required
To undertake any other tasks as may be required from time to time
Knowledge & Skills Required (Person Spec)
Efficient and well organised, with good control of diary systems and competent in the firm’s
computer facilities
Ideally a qualified Solicitor with at least 4 years’ PQE but applications will be considered from those
with alternative relevant qualifications or who can demonstrate equivalent skills and experience
Excellent knowledge of residential and commercial property processes and procedures
Effective oral and written communication skills
Pleasant and positive manner in dealing with colleagues and clients
Ability to evaluate a situation in the face of time constraints and react appropriately
Good time management, file organisation and personal organisation
Ability to work effectively and flexibly in a team